Program Manager

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Department Summary

The RMI program, housed in the School of Business focuses on preparing students for impactful careers in risk management and insurance. We do this by combining a rigorous academic curriculum with outstanding opportunities to engage with industry. Some of our key industry engagement initiatives are the Ole Miss Insurance Symposium and the fall and spring RMI career fairs. Our program is supported by the Ole Miss Insurance Advisory Board, that works to provide strategic direction and develop financial support for our activities. The work environment in our team, and the School of Business is  team-focused and this role is a great fit for those who want to engage in a dynamic industry and who bring a positive attitude with strong organizational skills. 

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 - Program Coordination

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade - 5

Role Summary

Coordinates day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a defined, program or set of funded activities. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be scientific, research, educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity. Duties typically include assisting with grant planning and administration, fiscal, budgetary, and/or other associated transactions, program implementation and administration, internal and external operational/administrative liaison, program marketing, and reporting.

Examples of Work Performed

• Plans, develops, implements, and markets key events, including the Ole Miss Insurance Symposium and the spring and fall Risk Management and Insurance Career Fairs

• Serves as a central point of contact between external constituencies and the Robertson Chair of Insurance and the Director of the Center for Insurance Transformation.

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships to support project activities. 

• Coordinates faculty-led student trips to industry conferences and events

• Participates in the creation and implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

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. Plans, develops, implements, and markets the Ole Miss Insurance Symposium, the Risk Management and Insurance Career Fairs, and other program events and initiatives
2. Coordinates the activities of the Center for Insurance Transformation
3. Serves as a central point of contact between external constituencies and the Robertson Chair of Insurance and the Director of the Center for Insurance Transformation.
4. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships to support project activities. 

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:  N/A

Substitution Statement: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND three years of related experience. Related experience may be substituted for education on a basis set forth by the Department of Human Resources. The position also requires knowledge of the basic operation of computers, skill in using the appropriate software tools, and the ability to organize and maintain data files.  Knowledge of event management and bookkeeping are helpful.  The position may involve a small amount of travel. 

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.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

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.

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.