Business Manager Job Starkville area,Mississippi USA,Management

Position: Business Manager I

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 440500 - V P for Ag, Forestry & Vet-Med
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Dec 12 2025

Position Function

Manages and coordinates the business operations for the Vice President’s Office of the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine. Performs duties required to maintain and administer departmental budgets; administers staff policies and/or procedures; compiles reports; performs administrative procedures.

The Mississippi State University Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine (DAFVM) is central to the fulfillment of MSU’s longstanding land-grant mission: research, teaching, and Extension outreach. For more information about the Division, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Anticipated Appointment Date

January 16, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manages the daily financial activities of the VP DAFVM office, which include budget preparation and control, accounting, purchasing, and business planning and management; ensures compliance with university policies and procedures, state, and federal regulations. May approve payments of purchases for sub-units.

Reconcile and balance financial records with the Controller’s office on a regular basis, audit financial records for accuracy, availability of funds, and conformance to University and departmental policy and procedures.

Coordinates and processes all personnel actions.

Communicate with staff and all DAFVM units concerning business matters. Stay abreast of University financial and personnel polices and procedures.

Coordinates, designs, and implements internal financial reporting systems, financial controls, and management information systems in coordination with the automated financial reporting systems of the university.

Develops and implements systems and processes to establish and maintain records for the operating unit.

Prepares, in conjunction with the budget office, budget requests, operating budgets, legislative budget requests, and formal budget revisions as required.

Coordinates the preparation of reports of disbursements, special analyses, and information reports for management; presents recommendations for changes and/or improvements, monetary control, and adherence to budgets.

Evaluates and/or negotiates contracts for the purchase of services in coordination with the university purchasing department.

Manages cash, cash-related receipts, accounts receivable and credit and collection functions, ensuring timely processing of billings, payments, and collection of program revenue.

Develops or assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe operation of the unit.

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

Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management.
Experience:

No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Banner, Budget Module, Page Up People Experience, Sharepoint.
Knowledge of Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine.

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.
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 record‑keeping systems and…


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