Operations Coordinator, School of Pharmacy

About the Institution

The University of Mississippi is a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. It is devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member – student, faculty, and staff – can achieve their fullest potential.

School of Pharmacy

This position performs routine business functions for a large, complex academic/research unit. Provides administrative and fiscal support for assigned departments.

• Monitors inventory and places orders for office equipment, supplies, or provisions.
• Manages or administers accounting processes including budgeting, invoice processing, employee expense reports, reimbursements, petty cash, and time tracking.
• May support HR activities or initiatives with employee onboarding and interview coordination, and training.
• Performs company database or system administration tasks, including data input, reporting, user support, and upgrades.
• Resolves day-to-day problems and coordinates with stakeholders to obtain solutions.

• Monitors department budgets.
• Analyzes and reconciles assigned accounts.
• Ensures fiscal compliance with federal, state and University policies and procedures.
• Performs accounting functions such as making calculations, posting data on ledgers, and preparing accounting reports.
• Reviews payroll records, vouchers, or other documents to obtain documentation in support of account expenditures.
• Serves as liaison for assigned departments to Procurement, Accounting, and Human Resources.
• Processes requisitions, purchase orders, payment requests, invoices and travel forms according to University procedures.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Bachelor's (Required)

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

$20.50 - $30.76

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 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.

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.