Senior Office Assistant

Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Senior Office AssistantDivision College of Health SciencesDepartment Dental HygieneNumber of hours per week 37.5Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayMonths per year Fiscal (12 months)If modified, list monthsJob Type Full-TimeCampus Main CampusIf other location, please indicatePosition Number 108305Advertised Salary $32,248 - $38,698Pay Basis Semi-MonthlyJob DescriptionTennessee State University Department of Dental Hygiene invites applications for the position of Senior Office Assistant.General FunctionThe Senior Office Assistant, ( SOA ) is responsible for the overall administrative management and synchronization of two programs. Also, unique to Dental Hygiene is a full service, patient-centered clinic; the SOA must communicate with the administrative staff within the on-site clinic to maintain a seamless process (Supervisory Dentist, Administrative Assistant, and Clinic Assistant). This overall supervision/oversight includes student records (60-currently enrolled, 138 [new, transfer, readmit]), 13-faculty records, 3-staffrecords, multiple vendor records, and financial maintenance for 8-departmental accounts including the onsite dental hygiene clinic. This position will be involved with all university platforms (Banner, SciQuest, PeopleAdrnin, Compliance Assist, SPOL , SharePoint and Degree Works), Microsoft Suite, outside platforms include Ascend Academic (clinic patient management).Minimum QualificationsHS graduate or equivalent with at least one year of college. A minimum of three years of general office experience to include at least one year working for manager level and/or above. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word and Power Point. Ability to navigate Windows, Explorer and Microsoft Outlook.Special Instructions to ApplicantsEmployment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.Open Date 06/02/2026Close Date 06/16/2026Job Category ClericalRequisition NumberBenefitsTennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10118Reference LetterReferencesRequiredMinimum References Required 2Recommendation Deadline