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The University of Mississippi

"The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.”

Department Summary

The Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement (CICCE) supports student success by cultivating a welcoming campus community where all students can thrive. The CICCE is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about expanding educational access, thrives in a collaborative and supportive culture, and is driven to make a lasting impact on all students at UM. 

 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family - Administration 

Sub-Family -  Program Coordination

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 7

Role Summary

Plans and coordinates day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a defined, program or set of funded activities. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be scientific, research, educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity. Duties typically include assisting with grant planning and administration, fiscal, budgetary, and/or other associated transactions, program implementation and administration, internal and external operational/administrative liaison, program marketing, and reporting.

• Designs, implements, and coordinates student retention programs, conferences, and other initiatives. 
• Advises student organizations and serves as a liaison between student organizations and administration.
• Coordinates assessment and evaluation of programs and services
• Manages and maintains assigned budgets. 

Examples of Work Performed

• Develops programs and services that aid in the growth and retention of all students and fosters cross-cultural interaction among students, faculty, and staff.
• Supervises programming coordinator, graduate assistants, and/or student assistants.
• Coordinates cross-cultural engagement opportunities among campus community and organizes the 
• All-In All Year Calendar.
• Works with a wide variety of constituents to assess programmatic needs that support the CICCE mission.
• Develops partnerships with departments and organizations campus-wide to support student programming and leadership development.
• Assists with updating content and resources available on the departmental website.
• Manages and maintains budgets for programming initiatives, including overseeing purchases for student leadership teams and preparing budget reports and updates.
• Provides advisory support and programming resources to student organizations and leadership teams
• Designs materials to promote and encourage student participation and involvement in programming.
• Creates assessment tools for the evaluation of programs and services, assesses programs, and utilizes information to enhance or develop new initiatives.
• Oversees and supports the CICCE Student Advisory Council
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required 

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provides specialized support in the development, implementation, and marketing of program function.
2. Serves as a central point of contact between students, faculty, staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative matters; assists with seminars, meetings, special projects, and/or general problem resolution.
3. Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives.
4. Monitors and administers program/project revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the program.
5. Writes, edits, and coordinates development of course catalogs, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.
6. Maintains program/project records, researches information and gathers and computes various data; prepares special and/or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant data from a variety of sources.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:  Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of experience related to the above-described duties.

Other requirements/supporting documents: Resume and Cover letter

Starting salary for this position ranges from $55,000 to $58,000

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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