Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field. 2-4 years of experience in operations, HR, finance, or administrative coordination. Proficiency with MS Office, HRIS, and financial software; experience with procurement systems is a plus. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Campus: LMU Tower
Posting Number: S05427P
Job Open Date: 08/07/2026
Job Close Date: 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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.
Job Duties
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define job requirements
- Draft and post job openings on institutional career portals and relevant sites
- Screen resumes, schedule and coordinate candidate interviews, and maintain communication throughout the hiring process
- Ensure completion of pre-employment screenings, reference checks, and issuance of offer letters.
- Support onboarding by organizing paperwork and ensuring new hire documentation is complete and properly filed
- Payroll and HR Support Address employee inquiries related to payroll and coordinate offsite needs with payroll specialists. Maintain and update employee records in compliance with institutional policies and regulations
- Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and policy compliance
- Track status of orders and coordinate timely delivery
- Maintain procurement records (purchase orders, contracts, vendor info)
- Prepare procurement activity reports and cost analyses
- Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and handle confidential correspondence
- Coordinate internal communications, meeting logistics, room reservations, IS tickets, and building access requests
- Act as a liaison between departments, contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders.
- Draft, review, and finalize contracts for speakers and event vendors.
- Coordinate with internal teams (legal, finance, events) to ensure contractual compliance and accuracy
- Communicate with speakers/vendors to collect necessary documents (bios, W-9s, AV needs, etc.).
- Provide administrative support during contract negotiations and assist with post-event reconciliation and invoicing
- Other Duties as assigned
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