Executive Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number 20270047NE

Job Title Executive Assistant

Number of Vacancies 1

About Murray State Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers 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. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

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 Regular Full-Time

If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week

Work Location Murray, KY

Employment Term 12 Months

Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department VP for Student Affairs

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities Assistant’s duties to an upper-level administrator.

• Maintaining accurate records, files, and documentation regarding university policies, programs, projects, and special or non-routine events.
• Must control confidential information, correspondence, reports, and organize the flow of work in order to accomplish tasks on a timely basis.
• Supervision of student workers, temporary employees, and/or regular employees may be required depending on work unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Two years of college credit.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Four years administrative experience to an upper-level administrator in a business, government, or industrial office. Additional college education may be exchanged year-for-year with a portion of the experience requirement.
• Alertness, initiative, memory for verbal or written directions and details.
• Mental adaptability, ability to plan and make decisions often without instruction or supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keyboarding, office management and procedures, bookkeeping, and MS Office Suite programs.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Associate degree in office systems preferred.

Posting Date 11/04/2026

Closing Date 11/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary $19.39 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade 108

Work Hours

• Normal working hours.

Physical Demands

• Normal for an office environment.