Assistant Director, Business Operations

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ March 19th, 2026

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Mississippi State University is hiring an Assistant Director, Business Operations. This role manages and supervises departmental business functions such as purchasing, warehousing, inventory, payroll, billing, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency within Campus Services.

Highlights

Manage purchasing, procurement, warehousing, inventory, payroll, departmental billing, budgeting, and reporting.
Supervise staff, including training, work allocation, and performance evaluations.
Implement processes, procedures, and internal controls, especially for purchasing functions.
Prepare reports and analyses; communicate regularly with the Director of Fiscal Affairs.
Ensure compliance with university policies, state, and federal regulations.
Audit financial reports for accuracy and policy adherence.
Develop long- and short-term business operations plans.
Preferred experience includes 5 years in university or general fund accounting and purchasing; familiarity with Banner and AiM applications.
Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word) and knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 3 years’ relevant managerial experience.