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Executive Assistant

University Of Mississippi

Job Location:

University, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 56763 - 63000

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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Department:

The Division of Student Affairs envisions a University of Mississippi where student success is sustained through strong systems of care accountability engagement and partnership. Through this commitment we prepare students for meaningful lives of leadership service and contribution beyond the university while ensuring that faculty staff and community partners are supported and engaged in advancing shared excellence in learning service and discovery.

DSA advances the University of Mississippis mission by prioritizing student success and strengthening pathways and partnerships that serve students faculty staff and communities. We advance well-being access and opportunity; uphold fairness accountability compliance and integrity; and promote learning development and engaged scholarship. Through collaboration and engagement we contribute to individual success and collective impact across Mississippi and beyond.

The Center for Community Engagement is the University of Mississippis dedicated unit focused on elevating celebrating and sustaining excellence in community engagement across all Colleges units and departments. We carry out this work using a highly collaborative work ethic that emphasizes co-creation and collaboration in project development and delivery. Our work relies on building and sustaining long term mutually beneficial partnerships with community-based organizations in the Lafayette-Oxford-University (LOU) community.

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant provides administrative and programmatic support to an executive including calendar management correspondence management and presentation or report preparation. Disseminates executives views on policies or issues to internal stakeholders. Exercises judgment and discretion in performance of work in consultation with the Executive.

Job Description:

Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings conferences and travel.
Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups serving as the executives designee when appropriate.
Develops and prepares various communication and presentation materials for the executive.
Sends receives copies and distributes communications to the appropriate entities using judgment and discretion.

Job Responsibilities:

Examples of Work Performed:

Coordinates the daily operations of the department.
Completes departmental SAP and Workday requirements such as facility and telecommunications work orders and monthly budget reconciliation.
Corresponds with vendors to make purchases and reconcile invoices.
Prepares tracks and monitors accounts payable and receivable documents for the department.
Participates in the production duplication and distribution of various materials.
Assists in the preparation of agendas and routine office functions such as correspondence calendar maintenance meeting minutes production procurement travel and property inventory.
Maintains timelines for job completion and monitors completion of tasks.
Collects payments and makes deposits and prepares cash reports for the department.
Updates departmental website and digital signage as needed.
Organizes and maintains financial and personnel files.
Posts events through the University event management program.
Assists with coordinating special projects for the office and other projects as assigned.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements for Application:

Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter that explain how their experiences and professional methods and interests align with the position.

Interested candidates are welcome to contact Cade Smith at to learn more about the position and its responsibilities impacts and working environment. You can also review the Understanding the Role and Work file explaining the details of the unit and job.

Anticipated Compensation for this Position:

The anticipated pay range for this position is $56763.20 to $63000. The broader pay range for this general position across the entire university time of service and expertise includes the minimum of $56763.20 midpoint of $70948.80 and maximum of $85134.40.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience No Experience Required Not Required

Compensation:

$56763.20 - $85134.40

Interview Requirement:

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.

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 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 national origin ethnicity citizenship age disability military status protected veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected status.

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.

Required Experience:

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