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Executive Assistant/VP University Advancement

Harrogate, TN • On-site

Lincoln Memorial University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 7 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Vice President for University Advancement and division staff.

  • Perform office management, clerical functions, and supervise work-study students.

  • Manage purchasing activities, including vouchers, PO requests, office supplies, and vendor purchases.

Lincoln Memorial University rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Executive Assistant/VP University Advancement
Department
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Position Category
Staff Full Time
Job Description
The Executive Assistant to the VP for University Advancement shall be responsible for office management, purchasing, meeting and event scheduling, and other duties as assigned in the Division of University Advancement
Required Qualifications
Office management background
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or related experience
Physical Demands
Campus
Harrogate
Job Duty
Job Duty
Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, alumni, and to the community at large
Job Duty
Promote effective working relationships and communication among faculty, staff and students.
Job Duty
Maintain proper security for all University files and information and follow privacy procedures at all times
Job Duty
Provide support to the Vice President for University Advancement, and for University Advancement staff as required
Job Duty
Perform office management and clerical functions for the division
Job Duty
Supervise and direct work-study students
Job Duty
Serve as UA designated purchase coordinator, managing vouchers and PO requests
Job Duty
Maintain office supplies, Amazon Business purchases, and vendor purchases
Job Duty
Scan necessary documents into Salesforce including donor financial statements, gift documentation, and other necessary records
Job Duty
Manage p-card reconciliation on behalf of the VP for University Advancement
Job Duty
Organize meetings for the VPUA and provide meeting minutes and other material as needed
Job Duty
Support the coordination and organization of University Advancement events including event request forms, scheduling, and purchasing
Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S05435P
Job Open Date
08/10/2026
Job Close Date
12/10/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/45618
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