Administrative Assistant, Part-Time

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Department Summary

The Center for Population Studies (CPS) educates, conducts research, and engages in public outreach concerning population issues and is the lead agency for the State Data Center (SDC) of Mississippi. CPS works closely with faculty, government and non-profit agencies, and community organizations across the State and has a 40-year history of helping Mississippians access, use, and interpret public data for the purposes of local development.  In this capacity, CPS distributes census and related data, provides instruction on data analysis, and serves as the liaison between the Census Bureau and the users of census and related data.

CPS also houses the Applied Policy and Community Research Laboratory, providing an avenue through which students are able to collaborate with faculty and nonprofit organizations to engage in timely and meaningful research. CPS also coordinates the Society and Health Minor in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts. This minor is for undergraduates interested in the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions to understanding and improving population health. 

The SDC exists through a collaborative agreement established in the late 1970’s between UM, the State of MS, and the US Census Bureau and provides outreach, technical assistance, and dissemination of public data, particularly concerning population characteristics and change. Much of this work is conducted in partnership with the SDC Affiliates network across the state, including planning and development districts. The SDC also plays a key role in the Decennial Census in MS, providing demographic expertise to state-level and federal stakeholders on census participation, dissemination of data, and education related to accessing, using, and reporting on the data. Center Staff have participated in the 2020 Census Count Review Operation (CRO) in Mississippi, routinely engage in outreach activities with rural communities around the state, and work in partnership with state agencies, including MS State Extension specialists. 

 

CPS, through the SDC, represents MS in the Federal-State Cooperative for Population Estimates (FSCPE), coordinating the fulfillment of data requests for official population estimates, participating in the statewide Complete Count Committee, and calculating and publishing population projections for the state and counties. The latter are used by state agencies, businesses, foundations, and researchers to plan for the future. Additionally, with the releases of 2020 Decennial Census data for redistricting, the SDC is responsible for providing technical input and legal testimony related to redistricting plans. 

 

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 - Administrative Operations 

Career Track / Level - O1

Grade - 2

Min Mid Max $15.40 $19.25 $23.10

Role Summary

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

 

 

The Center for Population Studies (CPS, http://cps.olemiss.edu) at the University of Mississippi invites applications for an administrative assistant, beginning July 2025. This position aids the Center for Population Studies team by performing advanced level duties involving planning, administering, and reporting for the management of the research and academic area. The incumbent provides administrative support, coordinates the daily office operations, arranges meetings and events, maintains calendars, collects and compiles data, prepares technical and budget reports, and assists with oversight of financial operations.

Examples of Work Performed

Provides administrative support to the Director, Associate Director, and research associates
a. Provides administrative support to Center faculty and staff
b. Coordinates the daily office operations of the Center
c. Monitors compliance with Center policies and procedures
d. Schedules and coordinates meetings and activities<