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Mississippi State University

Business Manager I, II, III or Senior

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ December 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Business Manager I, II, III, or Senior to manage and coordinate the business operations of a department or unit. The role involves maintaining and administering budgets, overseeing staff policies, compiling reports, and ensuring compliance with university and governmental regulations while supporting financial planning and management activities.

Highlights
  • Manages daily financial activities including budget preparation, accounting, purchasing, and business planning.
  • Supervises staff, providing training, evaluating performance, and allocating work.
  • Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures and internal financial reporting systems.
  • Coordinates with hospital directors, university departments, and external funding sources for financial and personnel transactions.
  • Prepares budget requests, legislative budgets, and financial reports; manages contracts and cash handling functions.
  • May oversee auxiliary units and coordinate financial aspects of research proposals and contracts.
  • Requires skill in budget management, customer service principles, use of personal computers, and the BANNER system.
  • Minimum education ranges from a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or management with varying years of relevant experience depending on level.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Position is classified as salary grade 15 with rank and salary commensurate with education and experience.