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The University of Mississippi
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Department Summary
Ole Miss Athletics strives to advance a championship culture that develops, educates and empowers our student-athletes while providing a premier experience for the Ole Miss family.
Role Specifications
Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system Human Resource Compensation Page
Family -Administration
Sub-Family -Administrative Operations
Career Track / Level - O2
Grade -1
MinMidMax
$29,120$36,400$43,680
Role Summary
This position provides entry-level administrative support such as maintenance of databases, composition of basic correspondence, assistance with organizational tasks, and support duties for assigned programs. The incumbent is assigned responsibilities targeted at areas that provide experience in a particular region of concentration and generally involve a mixture of administrative and support duties.
Examples of Work Performed
• Assists in the performance of administrative duties for the assigned Athletic programs.
• Assists in updating and maintaining records of students, monitoring daily class attendance and checking curfew.
• Composes, prepares, and handles departmental correspondence, including mail-outs.
• Maintains databases of collected and gathered information.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, answers general departmental questions and assists in problem solving in accordance with University and Department guidelines.
• Assists Athletic personnel with assigned programs and may assist coaching staff.
• Assists Camp Directors with sports camp activities.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Performs research on a specific topic, compiles data, and creates reports detailing findings
2. Proofreads and/or edits publications, marketing materials, reports, and other related documents
3. Performs career specific duties under the direct supervision of an assigned mentor
Minimum Education/Experience
Education: High School or Equivalent
Experience: No Experience
Licensure: Must possess a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, conferred no later than the date of hire.
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, or genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Minimum Physical Requirements
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.
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.
