Administrative Associate - Forest Resources AgResearch & Education Center (Oak Ridge, TN)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville   Knoxville, TN   Full-time     Education
Posted on May 14, 2024
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Administrative Associate

Location: Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Oak Ridge, TN)

Market Range: 04

Description: This position provides administrative, accounting, and public relations support for the research, education and outreach mission of the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center – Oak Ridge Forest/Arboretum located in Oak Ridge, TN. Other locations served remotely are the Cumberland Forest in Morgan/Scott Counties and the Highland Rim Forest in Tullahoma, TN.


Qualifications :

Responsibilities include:
  • Process payroll
  • Budget monitoring and financial management
  • Procurement card management and verification
  • Maintaining departmental budget and procurement cards
  • Accounts payable
  • Reconciling monthly accounting ledgers
  • Maintaining departmental files
  • Preparing and processing travel reimbursements
  • Process HR transactions
  • Ensure compliance with University Policies and Procedures (Fiscal and Human Resource)
  • Purchasing supplies
  • Perform general clerical duties and maintain department records
  • Provides center information to visitors and clientele when requested
  • Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Required Are:
    • High School diploma or GED required.
    • Three years of administrative, financial, or business experience in a public or private office setting.
  • Desired Are:
    • A.S in Office Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field degree preferred.
    • Five years of administrative/financial/business experience in a public or private office setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Required:
    • Experience with computers and common software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
    • Knowledge of financial and accounting operations.
    • Computer skills with relevant programs, social media platforms and center-level web design/maintenance.
    • Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
    • Strong professional customer service skills.
    • Strong communication skills.
  • Preferred
    • General knowledge of UT Policy and Procedures
    • Skilled in scheduling and event planning.
    • Basic knowledge of production agriculture and natural resources.
To apply: For full consideration, candidates should complete the online application, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Knoxville , TN