Administrative Associate College of Nursing, Office of Research & Scholarship UTK

The College of Nursing (CON) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville thestates flagship research institution seeks a highly organized Administrative Associateto provide comprehensive operational coordination and day-to-day administrative support for the Office of Research and Scholarship (ORS). Reporting to the Associate Dean of Research (ADR) this role serves as the central point of contact for office operations ensuring the seamless execution of administrative workflows and faculty support services.

Provide comprehensive administrative support to ORS leadership including complex scheduling and coordinating appointments with external stakeholders

Identify and resolve issues independently manage routine and complex administrative requests and escalate matters as appropriate to ensure efficient operations and timely response.

Serve as a front-line point of contact for inquiries from faculty students and external partners

Maintain and organize digital and physical filing systems for research materials office operations and meeting documentation.

Coordinate travel arrangements through scheduling booking and logistics for ORS staff

Gather materials to assist in the preparation of executive summaries and annual reports

Prepare and proofread correspondence reports meeting agendas and minutes

Collect data prepare materials take minutes maintain files etc.)

Format and proofread research documents posters grant proposals and reports.

Plan and execute events such as seminars workshops symposia and networking events that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration

Maintain website and social media presence collaborating with marketing to develop content and distributing announcements to email lists

Perform other duties as assigned that support the ORS within the College of Nursing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree
• 2 years experience in a professional office environment or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-basedvisa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field

• 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Work Location:Knoxville TN onsite could be eligible for hybrid remote work at the discretion of the Dean

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market range: MR05
• Anticipated hiring range: $
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before May 15^th 2026. Specific questions about the position may be sent to College of Nursing Human Resources

About the College of Nursing

With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education research and clinical practice we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. By offering cutting-edge academic programs supporting impactful research and forging strong community partnerships we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. Join the Vol Nurse Family!Get to know CON