Assistant to the Provost

Assistant to the Provost Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. | Pleases include the names and contact information of 3 references. Posting Details Position Information Job Title Assistant to the Provost Working Title Assistant to the Provost Position Type Staff Department Academic Affairs Posting Number 201201706 Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 month

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Position Summary Information Responsibilities The Assistant to the Provost has the overall responsibility for ensuring that all personnel policies and procedures applying to faculty and staff in the Academic Affairs unit, academic program reporting to the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), and related functions operate smoothly and accurately. This includes establishing the academic calendar, official publications for Academic Affairs, and communicating promptly and accurately with all units of Academic Affairs to ensure the timely notification and receipt of all personnel and programming information. Specifically, the Assistant to the Provost is responsible for the following functions. Manages processing of Employment Action Forms for new and adjunct faculty. Manages EPAF approvals submitted to AA. Manages implementation of electronic imaging of faculty files to Xtender Solutions. Monitors/Manages time schedule for processing of new academic programs and academic reports to Mississippi IHL. Coordinates selection process for Provost to award tenure, promotion, emeritus status, Outstanding Teacher and Student awards. Coordinates and maintains University Committees. Prepare/Maintains all purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Coordinates/Maintains all contractors/consultant paperwork. Maintains official absences. Coordinates special functions and recognitions hosted by the Academic Affairs Office. Coordinates special projects assigned by the Provost. Trains graduate student assistants s and office workers. Other duties related to the functions of the Academic Affairs unit as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration or related field. 3 years of experience in office management. Facility with Microsoft Office suite; highly adept at use of Excel; Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and cooperatively with peers and superiors. Prior experience with Banner. Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field. Prior experience in a higher education or similar setting. Special Instructions to Applicants Pleases include the names and contact information of 3 references. Additional Information Posting Detail Information Open Date 04/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes