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The University of Mississippi

"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.”

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 please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Finance

Sub-Family - Financial Support

Career Track / Level - M2

Grade - 10

Role Summary

Performs routine financial operational duties for a department, college, program, or unit under general oversight to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely financial resource management within the unit.

Examples of Work Performed

• Assists in the oversight of all departmental day-to-day business office transactions. 
• Supervises and coordinates the extraction of data for financial reports, studies and projects. 
• Creates and submits the NCAA Membership Financial Report and the EADA Report. 
• Oversees preparation of annual departmental budget to include compilation of data from projected income of athletic events, estimated revenue total, and various expenditure requests from department's cost centers. 
• Conducts meetings to review budgetary concerns with coaches and department heads. 
• Provides and maintains specialized and recurring account reports, financial statements, summaries and statistical reports. 
• Reviews revenues, disbursements, reconciliation and other financial analysis and makes recommendations. 
• Oversees departmental receipts, deposits, and authorizations for all expenditures, including cash vouchers, travel authorizations and advances, payroll, purchase requisitions, etc. 
• Assists in implementation and supervision of internal procedures to include financial records, audits and reconciliations, sales reports, and game settlements. 
• Processes daily paperwork submitted by sports teams, staff or compliance office for review or approval. 
• Audits and reviews expenditure requests, revenue receipts and general ledger documents. 
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

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. Assists in the development of strategic initiatives, operating guidelines, and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and objectives.
2. Supports oversight of cash management operations for unit, including compliance with security standards.
3. Performs basic audit functions for unit.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience Including Supervisory 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.

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 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.

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.

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