Administrative Assistant

Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN, USA

Posted on May 27, 2026

The Administrative Assistant provides part-time administrative and clerical support to the TRIO Student Support Services program. This position assists with daily office operations, student records management, and program support activities to ensure effective service delivery and compliance with federal grant and institutional requirements. Employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide administrative and clerical support to TRIO Student Support Services staff

· Maintain accurate student records and files in accordance with federal TRIO regulations and university policies

· Perform data entry and assist with tracking student participation, services, and program outcomes

· Assist with front office operations, including answering phones, responding to email inquiries, and greeting students and visitors

· Prepare correspondence, reports, and program materials as needed

· Assist with scheduling meetings, workshops, and program activities

· Support purchasing requests, supply inventory, and basic office operations

· Assist with preparation and logistics for workshops, orientations, and special events

· Maintain confidentiality of student, staff, and program information

· Perform other duties as assigned in support of program goals

Minimum Required Qualifications:

- Minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible professional office experience

- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

- Experience with budget monitoring, financial tracking, and/or basic fiscal management

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various populations

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

· Knowledge of TRIO programs and federal grant regulations

· Prior experience with TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) or other federally funded programs

Work Conditions:

· Part-time position/ 29 hours per week.

Additional Information:

· This position is contingent upon continued grant funding


Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at gloverj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.


The Administrative Assistant provides part-time administrative and clerical support to the TRIO Student Support Services program. This position assists with daily office operations, student records management, and program support activities to ensure effective service delivery and compliance with federal grant and institutional requirements. Employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.