Linda Lane
Executive Administrative Assistant, Office of the Provost
B.M.A., University of South Carolina; M.M., Louisiana State University
Bio:
Linda Lane serves as Executive Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Provost at Methodist University, bringing more than 15 years of institutional knowledge and experience in higher education to her role. Throughout her tenure at Methodist, she has served in a variety of positions, including Assistant Director of One Stop Academic and Career Advising, Professional Academic and Career Advisor, Student Financial Services Specialist and Cashier, and Fine and Performing Arts Division Coordinator. She also dedicated more than a decade to teaching applied flute at the University.
In her current role, Lane provides executive-level administrative support to the Provost and contributes to the daily operations of the University’s academic leadership. Drawing on her extensive experience across multiple departments, she brings a strong understanding of institutional processes, a collaborative approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to supporting faculty, staff, and the University’s academic mission.
Music remains one of Lane’s greatest passions. Originally from the Atlanta area, she has made Fayetteville home and is active as both a teacher and performer throughout the region. She is a member of the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and serves as Principal Flutist of the Carolina Philharmonic. Previously, she served as Personnel Manager and Education Director for the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra.
Lane earned a Master of Music in Flute Performance from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Music with Honors in Flute Performance from the University of South Carolina.
Outside of her work at Methodist and her musical pursuits, Lane enjoys cooking, movies, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.