Academic Aide (Part-time, Temporary)

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The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The Management Department of the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Academic Aide position in Entrepreneurial Marketing at our main campus in Oxford, Mississippi. This is a temporary part time position (up to 2 years).

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Administration 

Sub-Family - Administration Operations

Career Track / Level - O2

Grade - 3

Min Mid Max $16.94 $21.18 $25.42

Role Summary

Provides complex administrative support to a department or group of professionals in support of unit goals.

 

The successful applicant will demonstrate capability to actively support the learning and development of undergraduate students interested in marketing.

 

Applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively to students, faculty, and staff.

Examples of Work Performed

To assist with an undergraduate entrepreneurial marketing course. In particular, applicants can expect to assist the primary instructor in delivering lessons, clarifying concepts, and answering student questions during class. They will also aid in grading assignments, exams, and quizzes, ensuring accuracy and providing timely feedback to students through one on one or small group tutoring sessions to help students understand course material and improve their academic performance. Another significant responsibility is maintaining and orderly and conducive learning environment by acting as a liaison between students in the primary instructors and assisting with technological support.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations.
2. Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, greets arrivals, and provides basic organizational information via phone, in person, and through other communication mediums, routing more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities. 
3. Processes, enters, tracks, and reconciles financial transaction and human resources data.
4. Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums. 
5. Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision. 
6. Maintains organization and updates physical and electronic records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High Schools Degree or GED

Experience: (3) Three years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Application Procedures

Apply online at http://career.olemiss.edu. Applications cannot be accepted in any other format. Candidates should submit a curriculum vita and a cover letter. For additional information, contact Dr. Rich Gentry, Chair Search Committee, 372 Holman Hall, School of Business Administration, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677 (rgentry@bus.olemiss.edu).

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