University of Mississippi Hiring for Operations Manager (Working Title: Complete to Compete Coach) at Oxford, MS  Full Time

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This position works with students returning to college to earn a bachelor’s degree from The University of Mississippi through the statewide Complete to Compete (C2C) program. Helps students who stopped out of college without completing a degree to navigate the readmission process, selects the best degree option for them, initiates C2C grant application each semester, and serves as a support to help overcome potential obstacles to degree completion.

This position plans, manages, implements, and provides oversight over a variety of administrative support functions for a large or complex department. The incumbent manages the planning and facilitation of events; prepares detailed reports, reviews account activity, and makes recommendations for departmental budget; provides supervision and guidance to support staff.

For full consideration, please provide a cover letter and resume.

• Provides information about the Complete to Compete (C2C) program to prospective participants and to campus partners.
• Conducts initial meetings and two “check-ins” with all C2C participants each semester.
• Creates and maintains records for each C2C participant, including logging specific milestones into a dashboard, as required by the statewide program.
• Assists with transcript reviews to help participants determine the shortest pathway to a degree or best degree option for their chosen career.
• Supports C2C participants from admission through graduation.

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Plans, manages, implements, and provides oversight over a variety of administrative support functions for the Complete to Compete (C2C) program.
2. Manages the planning and facilitation of events.
3. Prepares detailed reports, reviews account activity, and makes recommendations for departmental budget.
4. Provides supervision and guidance to support staff.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.
Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

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.

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

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.

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.