Office Director

Office Director

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Office Director.

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	Institutional Effectiveness
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Salary Range	17.40 - 23.54
Pay Grade	N07
Posting Close Date	Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Priority review will begin April 19, 2024.
 
Job Summary 
The Office Director (OD) assists the Senior Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and the other Associate Provosts in Academic Affairs in daily operations and projects. The OD maintains office services by organizing office operations, procedures, and correspondence. The OD assists with research for special projects and maintains efficient workflows. 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

Maintains the faculty qualifications, faculty hiring, program coordinator, and other Academic Affairs workflows. Assists Academic Affairs with the student worker hiring process.

Conducts research and reporting activities for projects within Academic Affairs. This includes research for peer comparison activities, grants, and projects of value to Academic Affairs. Assists the Undergraduate and Graduate Councils with information and research needs.

Serves as project manager for special projects within Academic Affairs. Maintains project timelines, coordinates project communication efforts, and ensures projects remain on schedule.

Serves as the point of contact for the grade appeal, academic integrity, and academic success plan course processes.

Maintains the daily operations of the office, including the schedule for the Senior Associate Provost and other Associate Provosts.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  
Bachelor’s degree in a managerial related area and 1 year of experience in academic affairs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity in dealing with confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and reliable.
• Willingness to learn advanced processes, workflows, and skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications  
Prior employment in a higher education setting

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.