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University of Southern Mississippi Budget and Operations Manager in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Budget and Operations Manager
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Budget and Operations Manager.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Recreation Sports
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Pay Grade
N07
Posting Close Date open until filled
Job Summary:
Assists the Director of Campus Recreation by overseeing the daily operation and management of the Division as well as coordination of the administration of special events and programs. Maintains Campus Recreation accounting functions to include deposits, reconciliations, initiating and tracking invoices and internal business forms, and preparing departmental tax and expense reports.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews incoming correspondence and coordinates with the Director of Campus Recreation regarding deadlines, projects, tasks and budget matters. Schedules meetings as needed. Composes correspondence. Follows up on time lines for task oriented projects of Campus Recreation.
Performs general office duties such as composing letters, typing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and, if necessary, assists with answering telephones. Attends staff meetings as assigned.
Manages all department and special accounts budgets. Initiates purchase requisitions, prepares purchase orders, generates payments and maintains accounts payable records, and prepares University travel documents. Reconciles and generates monthly and annual reports.
Assists the director with and often times conducts the development and implementation of programs and special events to include pre-event contacts regarding the organization, implementation and promotion of event with organizers and sponsors, purchase of supplies, advertising, payment of workers, payment of invoices, preparation of income and expense reports, etc. Also includes on-site work during events such as set, ticket sales, break down, etc. Responsible for coordinating two of the largest and most significant entrepreneurial events that supports scholarship programs and student and staff development one for Campus Recreation and one for the Division of Student Affairs.
Serves as professional staff (rotating afternoons and weekends) on duty for overall management and supervision of all staff, programs, and recreational sports facilities to include opening and closing facility and handling customer-related situations and emergencies.
Assists the director in the normal operations of the department. Schedules meetings for the director. Schedules and attends Campus Recreation weekly meetings. Schedules and attends meetings as directed by the director. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and two years related experience including but not limited to Bookkeeping, organizing events, working in a fast paced office setting, etc… Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree from a four-year college or university and four years related experience and or training. CPRO/First Aid certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures
Skill in creating spreadsheets
Have the ability to learn other computer systems
Have the ability to manage multiple projects
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.