Executive Assistant to the Head Coach

_ Note for Current UM Employees _

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Position Description

Ole Miss Athletics strives to advance a championship culture that develops, educates and empowers our student-athletes while providing a premier experience for the Ole Miss family.

Role Summary
Provides administrative and programmatic support to the Head Men's Basketball Coach, including calendar management, and correspondence management. Disseminates executive's views on policies or issues to internal stakeholders. Exercises judgment and discretion in performance of work in consultation with the Head Coach.

Examples of Work Performed:
• Provides multi-faceted administrative support and assistance to ensure effective use of an executive's time and productive interactions with staff and the public.
• Handles a wide range of administrative and support tasks and independently initiates and implements processes to manage projects, information, and people.
• Manages the executive's schedule, meeting preparations, follow-up tasks, and complex travel arrangements.
• Conducts research and information gathering on behalf of the executive and prepares summaries and reports.
• Develops positive and strategic relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Uses discretion, judgment, and knowledge of the organization to facilitate the executive's activities and maintain confidentiality.

_ Note for Current UM Employees _

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Position Description

Ole Miss Athletics strives to advance a championship culture that develops, educates and empowers our student-athletes while providing a premier experience for the Ole Miss family.

Role Summary
Provides administrative and programmatic support to the Head Men's Basketball Coach, including calendar management, and correspondence management. Disseminates executive's views on policies or issues to internal stakeholders. Exercises judgment and discretion in performance of work in consultation with the Head Coach.

Examples of Work Performed:
• Provides multi-faceted administrative support and assistance to ensure effective use of an executive's time and productive interactions with staff and the public.
• Handles a wide range of administrative and support tasks and independently initiates and implements processes to manage projects, information, and people.
• Manages the executive's schedule, meeting preparations, follow-up tasks, and complex travel arrangements.
• Conducts research and information gathering on behalf of the executive and prepares summaries and reports.
• Develops positive and strategic relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Uses discretion, judgment, and knowledge of the organization to facilitate the executive's activities and maintain confidentiality.
• May be responsible for directing and deploying support staff or other resources.

Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.
1. Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, and travel.
2. Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, serving as the executives designee when appropriate.
3. Develops and prepares various communication and presentation materials for the executive.
4. Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities, using judgment and discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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