Job Description

Administrative positions require computer skills with strong knowledge of and prior experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Position requires calendaring, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, reimbursement requests, transcription, campus errands, mail distribution, as well as general administrative functions, as needed.

Working as a temporary employee allows a person to showcase talents, education, and skills while exploring the job market to potentially find regular employment. College graduates, new-comers to the area, retirees, military veterans, and individuals looking for career advancement or changes are invited to apply for employment with Vanderbilt Temporary Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties range from entry-level front desk coverage, basic office support, and data entry to executive-level support. Your background and experience will be evaluated against current needs and if your background matches, you will be contacted for an interview. 

Qualifications

Administrative Assistant positions require an Associate's degree with two years in a similar professional role or five years of previous professional experience.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.