Provides administrative and clerical support to faculty and staff located at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center and UT Garden Jackson. This position supports departmental personnel and programs involved in research as well as the center director. Performs administrative duties that may require specialized knowledge, experience, and/or abilities.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Office and clerical experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
General knowledge of operation and maintenance of office machines including copier, fax, and laminating maintenance
Computer and typing skills needed and the ability to use Internet, email, and network
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and enterprise management systems
Ability to multi-task and prioritize individual workload
Ability to work as a team player with other administrative support as well as faculty, staff and students
Professional phone mannerisms with the ability to exercise good public relations skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of administrative support or CAP certificate
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Work Location
Location: Jackson, TN
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
About The College/Department/Division
Known for its research on agronomic crops as well as ornamentals, turfgrasses, and horticultural crops, the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, established in 1907, is the oldest AgResearch Center in the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) System.
Scientists from several departments, USDA-ARS researchers, and our capable support staff conduct more than one hundred investigations annually to evaluate new cultivars and develop technologies for more efficient crop production in a safer and aesthetically pleasing environment.
