Program Administrator - Preventive Medicine

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

10h

About The Position

The Project Administrator is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily administrative operations of a program or project in a designated area.

Requirements

• Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) or High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of experience in project or administrative support.
• Knowledge of finance, budgeting, and cost control procedures
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies
• Sound decision-making ability and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Oversees the administration of program activities to include arrangement for class room space, special events, and other program needs.
• Responds to inquiries and explains program activities; recommends changes or improvements.
• Serves as a liaison between program and other university offices, external organizations, and the public.
• Collaborates in the scheduling and planning for conferences, meetings, and seminars with responsibility to make necessary arrangements including travel and coordination of events and details.
• Negotiates hotel contracts, physical facility meeting space, and banquet contracts and/or schedules locations for training and academic classes.
• Resolves administrative and logistical problems to include arrangements for class room space and hotel accommodations.
• Oversees and participates in collection of data and the preparation and submission of applicable reports to support program activities; creates and maintains relevant files and databases.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED