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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.
The Center for Population Studies (CPS) educates conducts research and engages in public outreach concerning population issues and is the lead agency for the State Data Center (SDC) of Mississippi. CPS works closely with faculty government and non-profit agencies and community organizations across the State and has a 40-year history of helping Mississippians access use and interpret public data for the purposes of local development. In this capacity CPS distributes census and related data provides instruction on data analysis and serves as the liaison between the Census Bureau and the users of census and related data.
CPS also houses the Applied Policy and Community Research Laboratory providing an avenue through which students are able to collaborate with faculty and nonprofit organizations to engage in timely and meaningful research. CPS also coordinates the Society and Health Minor in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts. This minor is for undergraduates interested in the social cultural and ethical dimensions to understanding and improving population health.
The SDC exists through a collaborative agreement established in the late 1970s between UM the State of MS and the US Census Bureau and provides outreach technical assistance and dissemination of public data particularly concerning population characteristics and change. Much of this work is conducted in partnership with the SDC Affiliates network across the state including planning and development districts. The SDC also plays a key role in the Decennial Census in MS providing demographic expertise to state-level and federal stakeholders on census participation dissemination of data and education related to accessing using and reporting on the data. Center Staff have participated in the 2020 Census Count Review Operation (CRO) in Mississippi routinely engage in outreach activities with rural communities around the state and work in partnership with state agencies including MS State Extension specialists.
CPS through the SDC represents MS in the Federal-State Cooperative for Population Estimates (FSCPE) coordinating the fulfillment of data requests for official population estimates participating in the statewide Complete Count Committee and calculating and publishing population projections for the state and counties. The latter are used by state agencies businesses foundations and researchers to plan for the future. Additionally with the releases of 2020 Decennial Census data for redistricting the SDC is responsible for providing technical input and legal testimony related to redistricting plans.
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 -Administration
Sub-Family -Administrative Operations
Career Track / Level -O1
Grade -2
Provides routine administrative support to a department or group of professionals in support of unit goals.
Provides administrative support to the Director Associate Director and research associates
a. Provides administrative support to Center faculty and staff
b. Coordinates the daily office operations of the Center
c. Monitors compliance with Center policies and procedures
d. Schedules and coordinates meetings and activities
e. Completes applications agreements or other forms as assigned
f. Assigns tasks determines priority and monitors progress of assignments through completion
Compiles data and prepares reports
a. Enters data in databases compiles data and prepares summaries
b. Maintains accurate and current records of departmental inventory faculty files student files annual reports and other related data.
Assists with planning and management of budgets
a. Runs monthly budget reports for review and reconciliation by Associate Director
b. Prepares summary statements on accounts and estimates of future expenditures based on accounting history
c. Processes various forms of purchasing travel authorizations student assistantships employment etc.
These essential functions include but are not limited to the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings conferences travel and work unit operations.
2. Sends receives copies and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures.
3. Tracks stocks orders and inventories office supplies under direct supervision to ensure adequate materials are available for workplace operation.
4. Serves as an occasional point of contact for individuals and groups providing basic organizational information via phone in person and through other communication mediums routing more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities.
Education: High Schools Degree or GED
Experience: No experienced required
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.
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.
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.
Full-Time