Special Assistant to the Dean, Operations
- Employer
- Alcorn State University
- Location
- Lorman, Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jun 12, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Executive, Executive Directors
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Special Assistant to the Dean, Operations
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Job Summary
The incumbent assists the Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs, managing or overseeing various special assignments as directed. He/she oversees AG Development, Alumni & Staff Development Services, On and Off -Campus Facilities, Transportation, Building Maintenance, and Construction ensuring these services provide broad and robust engagement designed to meet a student and alumni-focused mission, diversified product offering, and strong fiscal management. He/she acts as a surrogate and counselor to the Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
N/a
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Not Required
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required
Travel
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1039
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
06/12/2024
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 (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Title
Special Assistant to the Dean, Operations
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Job Summary
The incumbent assists the Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs, managing or overseeing various special assignments as directed. He/she oversees AG Development, Alumni & Staff Development Services, On and Off -Campus Facilities, Transportation, Building Maintenance, and Construction ensuring these services provide broad and robust engagement designed to meet a student and alumni-focused mission, diversified product offering, and strong fiscal management. He/she acts as a surrogate and counselor to the Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of project management best practices
- Knowledge of governmental contracting
- Knowledge of current life safety regulations
- Knowledge of Mississippi procurement regulations
- Knowledge of best practices related to auxiliary operations
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
- Team oriented problem solver
- Effective platform presentation and training delivery skills
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently in a detail-oriented environment
- Ability to develop and manage a budget, oversee, and allocate fiscal resources
- Ability to work collaboratively and to influence those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
- Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements, and projections
- Represents the Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs, as assigned.
- Designs and implements programs that help carry out the Dean and Director’s duties and responsibilities.
- Manages and strategically plans for auxiliary services, including, but not limited to the offices of AG Development, Alumni and Staff Development Services, On and Off Campus Facilities, Transportation, Building Maintenance, and Construction.
- Works closely with the Director of Fiscal Operations to ensure projects are completed promptly.
- Oversees the Director of Facility, Grounds and staff.
- Prepares and manages projects associated with auxiliary services, including writing/overseeing projects associated with auxiliary services.
- Oversees the evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contract review, and vendor compliance with terms.
- Provides strategic direction for auxiliary operations and revenue generation.
- Works with the Offices of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Student services, and other university divisions and departments to strategically integrated auxiliary service into the core of the university mission.
- Monitors the operation of contracted auxiliary services.
- Evaluates projects, including gathering data, analyzing it and making determinations as to success and efficiency.
- Conducts research (statistical, historical and/or administrative), synthesizes it and presents it to the Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs.
- 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 Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs’ ability to accomplish tasks without interruption · Coordinates functions as assigned in inter-departmental activities.
- Assists in planning, developing, implementing and managing key business issues and protocols.
- Performs special assistance duties in creating and establishing annual business goals and objectives for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.
- Serves as team lead on projects, as assigned by the Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, architectural engineering, or comparable discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
- Five (5) years’ progressively responsible financial and administrative senior management experience, preferably in higher education.
- Three (3) years’ demonstrated contract negotiation and oversight experience
N/a
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Not Required
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required
Travel
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1039
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
06/12/2024
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 (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
- Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
Company
A great educational choice, Alcorn State University in Mississippi is a place of purpose, history, and discovery, and the nation's oldest, land-grant HBCU
Company info
- Website
- http://www.alcorn.edu/
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