Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Finance, Administrative Services and Operations

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Finance, Administrative Services and Operations

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensuate w/Experience

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
Finance & Administration Department

Job Summary

The Special Assistant to the Senior VP for Finance, Administrative Services & Operations provides special assistance to the Senior VP, managing or overseeing various special assignments as directed. He/she acts as surrogate and counselor to the Senior VP for Finance, Administrative Services and Operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state administrative and operational regulations
• Knowledge of project management best practices
• Knowledge of governmental contracting
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Team oriented problem solver
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements, projections

Essential Job Functions

• Represents the Senior VP for Finance, Administrative Services & Operations/ CFO, as assigned
• Designs and implements programs that help carry out the Senior VP’s duties and responsibilities
• Evaluates projects, including gathering data, analyzing it, and making determinations as to success and efficiency
• Conducts research statistical, historical or and/or administrative), synthesizes it and presents to the Senior VP
• Identifies inefficiencies in organizational operations and suggests corrections, including logistical inefficiencies or misdirection of priorities
• Serves as all-purpose trouble shooter, correcting errors and resolving conflicts to facilitate the Senior VP’s ability to accomplish tasks without interruption
• Coordinate functions as assigned in inter-departmental activities
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing and managing key business issues and protocols
• Perform special assistance duties in creating and establishing annual business goals and objectives for the Division of Finance, Administrative Services and Operations
• Serves as team lead on projects, as assigned by the Senior VP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management, engineering or comparable discipline
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Five years progressively responsible financial and administrative senior management experience, preferably in higher education

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S616

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
10/05/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, engineering or comparable discipline?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you possess a Master's Degree in business, finance, management, engineering or comparable discipline?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible financial and administrative senior management experience, preferably in higher education?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents