Top 140 Executive assistant Jobs in Tennessee

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 - 79502
Human Services —Nashville, TN
- $67,764 - $108,060 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Office
12d
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 - 79308
Wildlife Resources —Nashville, TN
- $5,100 - $7,646 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 - 79556
Human Services —Nashville, TN
- $61,200 - $91,752 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Remote Virtual Executive Assistant
Zirtual —Clarksville, TN
- $500 - $3,500 a year
- Email
- Spanish
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Sony Music Publishing (US) LLC —Nashville, TN
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
9d
Executive Assistant to the Vanderbilt Enterprises, CEO
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Mid-level
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Upstream Rehabilitation —Nashville, TN
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Executive Assistant
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- University
Executive Assistant
Delek US —Brentwood, TN
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
12d
Executive Administrative Assistant (CEO Office)
First Horizon National Corporation —Memphis, TN
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Executive Assistant, Traffic Management Center Operations
GFT. —Nashville, TN
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Executive Assistant to CEO
NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION & CONTRACTING —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
Quick Apply
Executive Assistant
Chord Specialty Dental Partners —Nashville, TN
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
MIM - Executive Assistant - Office Manager
MetLife —Germantown, TN
- Email
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Executive Assistant
Tennessee Hospital Association —Brentwood, TN
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
Senior Administrative Assistant
Oracle —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Senior level
Executive Assistant, Traffic Management Center Operations
GFT —Chattanooga, TN
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Executive Assistant II
Schneider Electric —Nashville, TN
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Databases
- Dental insurance
- Military leave
8d
Executive Assistant
Confidential —Chattanooga, TN
- $61,010.25 - $79,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
9d
Sr Executive Assistant
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school
Quick Apply
2d

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EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 - 79502

Human Services -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$67,764 - $108,060 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Research
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Executive Service

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2

Department of Human Services

Asst Comm Fin and Admin

Nashville, TN

Annual Salary Range: $67,764.00 - $87,912.00

Closing Date: 08/03/2026

This is a hybrid position

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/HRC0021355_Executive_Admin_Assistant2Op_Davidson_81026.pdf

Who we are and what we do:

DHS Mission: Strengthen Tennessee by Strengthening Tennesseans

DHS Vision: To revolutionize the customer experience by growing capacity to reduce dependency.

DHS Values: High Performance Collaboration Continuous Improvement A shared Vision Customer-Centered Solutions

How you make a difference in this role:

This vacancy is within the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS), Division of Operations. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Operations, the Executive Administrative Assistant 2 serves as a high-level administrative partner, supporting executive workflow, calendar management, communication coordination, follow-up tracking, and operational support across Budget, Facilities, Fiscal, IT, procurement, and Quality Improvement and Strategic Solutions.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced executive office environment. The Deputy Commissioner of Operations provides operational leadership across department functions, supporting the effective, efficient, and compliant delivery of services, programs, and strategic priorities. Provides direct executive administrative support to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations, including calendar management, travel coordination, meeting preparation, correspondence, briefings, document preparation, and follow-up on assigned action items. Anticipates executive needs, identifies upcoming deadlines or decision points, prepares relevant background materials, and ensures the Deputy Commissioner is positioned for meetings, approvals, and follow-up actions. Serves as a liaison between the Deputy Commissioners office, the Commissioners Office, TDHS divisions, state agencies, legislative offices, community partners, external stakeholders, and the public. Reviews, screens, and responds to inquiries; elevates urgent or high-priority matters; routes issues to appropriate leadership or staff; and tracks responses to completion. Drafts, reviews, edits, and coordinates correspondence, reports, agendas, presentations, meeting notes, briefing materials, and other executive-level documents. Coordinates meetings, conferences, and special projects, including agenda preparation, materials collection, note-taking, decision tracking, and follow-up. Tracks assignments, pending items, approvals, and follow-up actions across the Operations Division to ensure timely completion and clear communication with appropriate stakeholders. Maintains awareness of key operational issues, deadlines, and priorities impacting the Deputy Commissioners areas of responsibility and proactively keeps the Deputy Commissioner informed. Supports administrative, operational, and policy-related research and analysis; summarizes information; and assists with workflow and process improvements. Coordinates with executive assistants and administrative staff across the department to support consistent communication, backup coverage, and alignment on executive priorities. Maintains confidential records, files, reports, and documentation in accordance with departmental and state policies.

Job Overview:

Bachelors degree and 3+ years of full-time professional staff administrative experience or related work.

Preferred Skills:

Experience providing executive-level administrative support, office management, project coordination, public administration, communications, or program support.
Experience reviewing, tracking, or coordinating budget, fiscal, purchasing, invoice, contract, or travel-related information is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting budget, fiscal, procurement, facilities, or other administrative operations in a government or similarly complex organization is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear correspondence, reports, agendas, meeting notes, summaries, and briefing materials.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and follow through independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; strong Excel skills, including the ability to organize data, track expenditures or approvals, reconcile information, and prepare clear summaries for executive review.
Knowledge of State of Tennessee systems is preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive leadership, staff, state officials, partners, and the public.
Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, initiative, and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 3+ years of full-time professional staff administrative experience or related work.

Preferred Skills:

Experience providing executive-level administrative support, office management, project coordination, public administration, communications, or program support.
Experience reviewing, tracking, or coordinating budget, fiscal, purchasing, invoice, contract, or travel-related information is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting budget, fiscal, procurement, facilities, or other administrative operations in a government or similarly complex organization is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear correspondence, reports, agendas, meeting notes, summaries, and briefing materials.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and follow through independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; strong Excel skills, including the ability to organize data, track expenditures or approvals, reconcile information, and prepare clear summaries for executive review.
Knowledge of State of Tennessee systems is preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive leadership, staff, state officials, partners, and the public.
Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, initiative, and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive matters.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

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EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2

Department of Human Services

Asst Comm Fin and Admin

Nashville, TN

Annual Salary Range: $67,764.00 - $87,912.00

Closing Date: 08/03/2026

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