Administrative Assistant I
About the Employer
Administrative Assistant I
Job Title and Number of Vacancies
Job Title: Administrative Assistant I
Number of Vacancies: 1
About Murray State University
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive university offering a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild, and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre national recreation area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville, and Memphis.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equal opportunity employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Type of Employment and Work Location
Type of Employment: Regular Full-time
Work Location: Murray, KY
Employment Term and Position Type
Employment Term: 12 months
Position Type: Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
General office duties. Maintaining departmental records and files and determining priorities of work to be done.
Responsible for student worker paperwork and supervision of departmental student workers.
Scheduling classrooms and instruction sessions.
Maintaining the university libraries' social media accounts.
Maintain statistics and data for instruction sessions
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements
Minimum education requirements: Two years of college credit
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
Minimum experience and skill requirements: Two years of administrative experience in a university, business or government office. Additional college education and related experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
Alertness, memory for verbal or written directions and details, and ability to plan and make decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supervisory, multi-tasking, and organizational skills required.
Must have pleasant, proactive personality and ability to handle demanding situations.
Must be able to quickly adapt to address changing circumstances and personalities.
Keyboarding, filing, MS Office Suite programs, office procedures; bookkeeping may be required.
Posting Date, Closing Date, and Open Until Filled
Posting date: 08/14/2026
Closing date: 08/28/2026
Open until filled: No
Hourly Rate/Annual Salary and Staff Grade
Hourly rate/annual salary: $14.47 (additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Staff grade: 102
Work Hours, Physical Demands
Work hours: Normal working hours.
Physical demands: Normal for office environment.