Assistant to Director for School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security

Assistant to the Director for School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant to the Director for School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security.

Position Details Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi,

United States Division School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade

E07

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

We are seeking applicants to work as an Assistant to the Director in the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security. Please submit a resume, cover letter addressing interest in and fit for the position, and names of three references (preferably include those who were previous supervisors). Contact Dr. Brenda Rowe (brenda.rowe), Director of the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security, for any questions about the position.

Details about the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security can be found here:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

This position assists the Director with the operational management, budgetary, and administrative activities of the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security. The role provides comprehensive support across academic, financial, personnel, facilities, and student-related functions to ensure efficient and compliant School operations. Working closely with the Director, the position coordinates communications and outreach with internal and external stakeholders and supports data reporting, assessment, and planning efforts.

The position also oversees budget and resource management and facilitates personnel processes, recruitment activities, and academic scheduling in alignment with University policies and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Provides administrative, operational, and strategic support to the School Director, including representing the School on University committees, supporting outreach initiatives, and assisting with planning and coordination of School activities.

* Coordinates communications and engagement with alumni, donors, advisory council members, community and industry partners, and prospective students, including planning and participating in School events, which may occur during evenings or weekends and may require occasional travel.

* Develops, collects, analyzes, and reports institutional data and metrics (including Helio and other reporting tools) to support assessment, reporting, and strategic decision-making.

* Manages and monitors the School's operating budgets and financial processes, including budget planning and reconciliation, expenditure tracking, personnel accounts, course fee audits, Foundation transactions, and processing financial, travel, and purchasing documents through University systems.

* Serves as the primary liaison for facilities, inventory, and building operations, overseeing inventory control and audits, coordinating maintenance and lab support, ordering supplies, submitting work orders, and ensuring classrooms, labs, and technology function effectively.

* Oversees personnel, academic, and student support operations under the Director's supervision, including HR and hiring processes, onboarding and offboarding, credentialing, supervision of student employees, recruitment and retention activities, course scheduling and enrollment management, and oversight of the School's website and communications. Supervises student employees and Graduate Assistants.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in business, education, a discipline represented in the College of Arts and Sciences, or a related…