Business Manager I

Position Function:

Manages and coordinates the business operations of a department/unit.
Performs duties required to maintain and administer departmental budgets; administers staff policies and/or procedures; complies reports; performs administrative procedures.

Salary Grade:15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

Coastal Research and Extension Center serves as Mississippi State Universitys southern exposure. This position in based in Biloxi MS at the Coastal Research & Extension Center. CREC faculty and staff have appointments with the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. The Coastal Research and Extension Center is a part of the Division of Agriculture Forestry and Veterinary Medicine of MSU the states Land Grant institution.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

January 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain department/unit budget and provides budgetary reports to senior management within the unit.

Coordinates with other University departments to process financial and personnel transactions. Communicates with the Controllers office Procurement and Contracts office on all activities related to accounts receivable and accounts payable for assigned budget. Prepare interdepartmental transfers and budget transfers between budgetary units as required.

Reconcile and balance financial records with the Controllers office on a regular basis audit financial records for accuracy availability of funds and conformance to University and departmental policy and procedure.

May coordinate financial aspects of research proposals contracts and sub-contracts including the development of budget proposal preparation and adherence to funding requirements; serves as a liaison with university administrators state federal and private funding sources.

May participate in development implementation and maintenance of policies objectives short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in the accomplishment of established goals.

Communicate with staff concerning business matters and advise of proper procedures. Stay abreast of University financial and personnel policies and procedures. Coordinate and maintain personnel functions for assigned unit/department.

Participates in the development and implementation of department/unit programs and projects consistent with organizational objectives contractual arrangements and/or funding availability.

Assists with the development and management of annual operating budget(s).

Assists In preparing annual budget based upon previous years expenses and future requirements.

Develops and implements systems to maintain records on employees equipment and compliance activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration Accounting Finance or other appropriate discipline.
Experience: 1 years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Masters degree in Business Administration Accounting Finance or other appropriate discipline
and BANNER experience preferred.
Experience: 5 years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Skill In organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Knowledge of customer service principles techniques systems and standards
Skill In budget management.
Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of business management principles and practices.
Skill In the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Skill using BANNER system.
Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
No or very limited physical effort required.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: online at by submitting a cover letter resume copy of your transcripts (social security numbers should be redacted prior to submitting) and three professional references. Official transcripts will be required of those candidates selected for Interview. Contact James E. Henderson for further information at or .

Screening Date:

January 2 2026 until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39762 .

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