Business Coordinator

Administrative SupportProvides administrative support in maintaining a general accounting system for a division, department, or other separately budgeted unit by performing a variety of accounting duties. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.Salary Grade: 12The School of Human Sciences provides education, research, and outreach programs related to human interaction and relationships, early childhood, child life, youth, adult and family studies, and teaching education in Family and Consumer Sciences and Agricultural Education. In addition, selected School programs focus on commerce, marketing, and using technology for problem solving and designing programs and projects.Anticipated Appointment Date: July 2026.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Reconcile and assist with fiscal administration for the department/unit, including but not limited to budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, and/or purchasing; may assist with fiscal planning, including participating in seeking alternate sources of funding.Maintain an efficient system of receiving, posting, and depositing revenue and receiving, verifying, posting, and processing vouchers for payment of goods and services.Prepare requisitions for purchases; communicate with vendors for prices, bids, and other information.Prepare journal entries to record income, expenditures, interest, fund transfers, encumbrances, etc.Transfer funds between accounts following established guidelines.Prepare various accounting schedules, statements, and reports for monthly and annual reporting.Reconcile division financial records with university accounting records.Gathers data for budget preparation and inventory reports; prepares or assists in the preparation of the annual budget, and procures all supplies, furniture, and office equipment.Maintain files and records in support of accounting data.Perform related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Education: High school diploma Experience (yrs.): 4 years Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Substitution allowed: Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed. When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.Experience in fund accounting.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge and previous experience using spreadsheet software program. Ability to operate computer keyboard and 10-key electronic calculator.Working Conditions and Physical Effort:Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. No or very limited physical effort required.Instructions for Applying:All applicants MUST apply online at to be considered for this position. The following documents and information are required for application: Cover Letter, Resume, Contact information for at least three professional references.Screening Date: June 23, 2026, until filled.Restricted Clause: Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, View phone number on click.appcast.io.What do I do if I need an accommodation?In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.