Administrative Lead, Roy Howard Community Journalism Center_

Administrative Lead, Roy Howard Community Journalism CenterThe University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Lead, Roy Howard Community Journalism Center.Position DetailsLocation Hattiesburg118 College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United StatesDivision School of Media and CommunicationPosition Type StaffEmployment Status Full TimeGrant Funded YesPay GradeN05Posting Close Date August 5, 2024Job SummaryThe Administrative Lead is the primary professional, administrative position for the Center. The Administrative Lead ensures a professional, efficient flow of all necessary paperwork and correspondence necessary to support the center, its relationship to the school, the Scripps Howard Foundation and wider university and all stakeholders.Primary Duties and Responsibilities+ Ensures all Center, Scripps, School and University policies are met.+ Manages budget implementation for the center, including but not limited to monthly reconciliation, purchasing, salary and benefits, center expense reimbursements, and travel for staff and students.+ Works closely with center director to establish office procedures and appropriate communication between campuses and bureaus.+ Ensures all paperwork necessary to support the center and its affiliated employees or graduate assistants is completed in a timely, efficient manner.+ Attends and assists in the set-up and promotion of all public center activities.+ Supervises and recruits individual student workers assigned to administrative duties in the center.+ Performs other duties as assigned by the board or school director.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma. Four years experience in a professional office setting.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities+ Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including but not limited, to e-mail etiquette, telephone etiquette and formal correspondence.+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.+ Ability to learn and implement all applicable policies.+ Ability to deal with a variety of people from all backgrounds and perspectives.+ Ability to work in team environment.+ Ability to assimilate large amounts of data quickly and accurately.+ Ability to effectively deal with the public and establish long-standing relationships with key stakeholders.+ Ability to meet deadlines.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years’ experience in administrative capacity in higher education.About The University of Southern MississippiSince 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.