Associate In Computer Science Jobs in Ooltewah, TN

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is seeking a highly organized and serviceoriented Administrative Associate to support the Decosimo Success Center in the Rollins College of Business. This position plays a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations and providing exceptional support to students, staff, and campus partners.

Often serving as the first point of contact for visitors and students, the Administrative Associate helps create a welcoming, efficient, and studentfocused environment while overseeing office operations, administrative processes, and student worker support.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee's largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs-at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga-nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation-are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region. 

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.

Required: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of experience in an office or administrative environment 

Preferred: 

• Five (5) years of experience in an office or administrative setting

Work Location:

• University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, TN Campus
• This is a fully on-site position.

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT Market Range: MR05
• Anticipated hiring salary: $19.81/hr
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure 

• Find more information on UT Benefits 

• Oversee the daily operations of the Decosimo Success Center office, including front desk management and office workflow. 
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students, staff, campus partners, and community professionals. 
• Provide administrative and clerical support, including record management, meeting minutes, correspondence, and office supply coordination. 
• Supervise and support student workers, including scheduling, training, and daytoday guidance. 
• Process financial and administrative transactions, including departmental ledgers, procurement card reconciliation, payroll reports, invoices, and travel reimbursements. 
• Assist with hiring and onboarding processes for student workers and other employees, ensuring required documentation is completed. 
• Coordinate meetings, conference room reservations, special events, and projects for the Success Center. 
• Arrange travel for staff, students, and visitors as needed. 
• Maintain accuracy in tracking documents, budgets, and reports in compliance with university policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of office administration practices, records management, and basic financial processes. 
• Skill in providing professional customer service and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. 
• Skill in using Microsoft Office and learning new systems and technologies. 
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 
• Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and support student workers in a teambased environment.

Application reviews will start on April 17, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will be given priority.