Office Administrator, Center for STEM Learning

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Department:

The Center for STEM Learning

Job Summary:

Performs and oversees various administrative functions within a department including but not limited to; Office facilities and equipment management. Administer or support accounting processes. Support HR activities, database / system administration task.

Job Description:

• Plans and coordinates office-wide facilities maintenance, space planning, moves, equipment installations, and other events or projects with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Monitors inventory and places orders for office equipment, supplies, or provisions.
  
• Manages or administers accounting processes including budgeting, invoice processing, employee expense reports, reimbursements, petty cash, and time tracking.
  
• May support HR activities or initiatives with employee onboarding and interview coordination, and training.
  
• Performs company database or system administration tasks, including data input, reporting, user support, and upgrades.
  
• Resolves day-to-day problems and coordinates with stakeholders to obtain solutions
  
• Provides comprehensive operational, administrative, and programmatic support for the Center for STEM Learning and the Duff Center.
  
• Oversees daily office and facility operations, including space planning, maintenance coordination, inventory management, and resource allocation within the Duff Center.
  
• Supports financial and administrative processes such as budgeting, purchasing, invoice processing, expense reconciliation, P Card documentation, and reporting.
  
• Assists with the planning and execution of projects, programs, meetings, and events that support the center's mission and strategic goals.
  
• Develops and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency, service quality, and organizational effectiveness.
  
• Supports the center's academic, research, and outreach objectives through proactive problem-solving, resource stewardship, process improvement, and organizational leadership.
  

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive operational, administrative, and programmatic support for the Center for STEM Learning and the Duff Center.
• Oversees daily office and facility operations, including space planning, maintenance coordination, inventory management, and resource allocation within the Duff Center.
• Supports financial and administrative processes such as budgeting, purchasing, invoice processing, expense reconciliation, P Card documentation, and reporting.
• Assists with the planning and execution of projects, programs, meetings, and events that support the center's mission and strategic goals.
• Develops and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency, service quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Supports the center's academic, research, and outreach objectives through proactive problem-solving, resource stewardship, process improvement, and organizational leadership.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation:

$42,640.00 - $63,980.80

Interview Requirement:

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.

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 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, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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.