Administrative Specialist - Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture: UTIA - 240000000P
Administrative Specialist, Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture Non-Exempt, MR04 The Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) is seeking a full-time Administrative Specialist to provide advanced administrative and clerical support to the center. The Smith Center was established in 2017 with a mission of empowering UTK faculty, staff, and students to be global change agents who partner with others to develop and deploy sustainable solutions to the world’s complex, agriculture-related challenges. https://smithcenter.tennessee.edu/ The Smith Center has grown from an initial Smith Chair position in 2015, to a team of fourteen (three faculty and eleven staff) today. The Smith Center Administrative Specialist will build on this growth trajectory, as part of a dynamic team. This position will work closely with the Smith Center Business Manager regarding funding changes, processing HR activities, and payroll paperwork. This position oversees all non-accounting departmental operations assuring policy and procedural compliance. This position prepares and submits travel authorizations and reimbursements including airfare bookings and registration. This position also provides support to Smith Center events including planning, scheduling, logistics and implementation.
Description
Responsibilities This is a full-time appointment reporting directly to the Smith Chair in International Sustainable Agriculture, located at UT’s Knoxville campus. The responsibilities of this position include: Required Qualifications: Required Experience: Required Skills: Preferred Experience: About UTIA UTIA, through its colleges, research and education centers, and county extension offices, serves the people of Tennessee and beyond through the discovery, communication and application of knowledge. UTIA is made up of four units that provide instruction, research and public service: AgResearch, the Herbert College of Agriculture (HCA), the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and UT Extension. UTIA’s main campus is in Knoxville, Tennessee, but the institute also operates 10 Research and Education Centers throughout the state, as well as having a presence in all 95 counties through Extension. To Apply Qualified persons should complete an online application and submit 1) a cover letter summarizing the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position, and detailing their ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position as described, 2) a resume, and 3) names and contact information (address, email address, and telephone number) of three references. Application letters should be addressed to: Search Chair: Dr. Carrera Romanini, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, 2640 Morgan Circle, Knoxville, TN 37996. Questions regarding the position may be sent to Dr. Romanini at [email protected]. Clear background check and official transcripts will be required prior to starting employment. Salary is commensurate with experience. First review of applicants will begin January 22, 2024 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Qualifications
Job
Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
International Programs - Res
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Institute of Agriculture
Job Posting
Feb 9, 2024, 11:37:34 AM
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