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"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.”
The Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies (CJLS) is home to more than 900 undergraduate and more than 75 graduate students (https://olemiss.edu/legalstudies/). CJLS includes faculty and instructors with a wide range of experience and expertise in legal studies and policing, courts, and corrections. We also have a deep scholarly interest in criminal justice, criminological theory, victimology, race and crime, homeland security (just to name a few). The Department of CJLS provides students a critical understanding of the total system of justice and the society in which it functions. At the same time, as part of the School of Applied Sciences, the faculty members are committed to preparing students to move successfully into legal studies careers or graduate work. The Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies strives daily to extend service to our constituents in order to enhance learning, program development, research, and justice-related service in Mississippi, the region, the nation, and around the world.
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 - Administration Operations
Career Track / Level - P2
Grade - 7
Min Mid Max
$51,605
$64,500
$77,397
Administers day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a department or set of departments. Administers fiscal, budgetary, and/or other associated transactions, strategic implementation and administration, internal and external operational/administrative liaising, and reporting.
The Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies at the University of Mississippi invites applications for an Academic Operations Coordinator. Major job responsibilities include managing on- and off-campus recruitment materials and activities, responding to inquiries from prospective students, facilitating interactions with faculty and staff, overseeing program admissions, advising, managing travel paperwork for faculty, staff, and graduate students, coordinating departmental events, and performing other duties as assigned.
This position supports both curricular and co-curricular experiences, providing opportunities for learning and development outside of the classroom. The Academic Operations Coordinator plans and executes departmental initiatives to enhance student success, administrative efficiency, and program quality.
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Administer and oversee day-to-day fiscal activities, including financial transactions, budget tracking, and expense management for the department(s).
2. Assist with administrative tasks such as coordinating meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining records and documentation.
3. Develop and monitor departmental budgets, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.
4. Support strategic implementation efforts by collaborating with departmental stakeholders to align operational activities with organizational goals and priorities.
5. Serve as a liaison between the department(s) and internal stakeholders, other departments, and external partners or vendors.
6. Conduct research and analysis to provide recommendations on operational and administrative improvement opportunities.
7. Prepare regular reports and presentations on departmental performance, financial status, and operational metrics for management and other stakeholders.
8. Assist in the development and implementation of administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices.
9. Coordinate and support departmental projects and initiatives, including tracking progress, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely completion.
Education: Bachelors Degree
Experience: (3) Three Years Experience
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.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Contact Information:
Wes Jennings, PhD Chair & Professor and Search Committee Chair
Email: wgj@olemiss.edu
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.
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.
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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