Administrative Associate - Forest Resources Agresearch & Education Center (Oak Ridge, Tn)

Description
Administrative AssociateLocation: Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Oak Ridge, TN)Market Range: 04Description: 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 payrollBudget monitoring and financial managementProcurement card management and verificationMaintaining departmental budget and procurement cardsAccounts payableReconciling monthly accounting ledgersMaintaining departmental filesPreparing and processing travel reimbursementsProcess HR transactionsEnsure compliance with University Policies and Procedures (Fiscal and Human Resource)Purchasing suppliesPerform general clerical duties and maintain department recordsProvides center information to visitors and clientele when requestedPerforming 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.
Job: Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Rec-Forest Resource Res & Educ Ctr
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 13, 2024, 3:08:51 PM