26-27 Bursar Federal Programs

Young World Physical Education; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicksburg-Warren School District in Mississippi is seeking a Bursar of Federal Programs to manage requisitions, accounting for Title I/II/VI funds, and to support the Director of Federal Programs. The role requires strong Excel and secretarial skills, with duties spanning from financial ledgers to travel and contract processing.

The position is full-time, 240 days, with a salary range reflecting federal funds.

Qualifications

• Post High School Diploma.
• Accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Proficient in computer skills and secretarial skills.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to perform job duties under general supervision and specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Types materials from rough draft and other sources into final form.
• Plans, organizes, and develops standard operating procedures as needed.
• Attends all conferences and meetings as instructed.
• Assists in preparation of workshops presented by director.
• Other duties assigned by Director of Federal Programs.
• Prepares and maintains all requisitions for Title I, Title II and Title VI for public and private schools.
• Ensures all requisitions are coded to the proper accounts.
• Ensures all requisitions are paid in a timely manner for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Provides backup for all requisitions to Purchasing for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Submits purchase orders to vendors in a timely manner.
• Tracks all Title I, Title II and Title VI expenditures.
• Completes all contracts for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Maintains a ledger of accounts for all Federal Programs accounts.
• Works with business manager to establish Chart of Accounts for Title I, II, VI for all schools and departments.
• Reviews all federal programs accounts monthly.
• Maintains a file of all transfers in Title I, Title II, and Title VI from all public schools and the nonpublic schools.
• Reviews and maintains timesheets for all schools for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Reviews and verifies all requests for travel for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Reviews all in-district travel paid with Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Files purchase orders and other records in a prescribed manner.
• Prepares financial reports necessary for Federal Programs.
• Answers telephone.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

Secretarial skills

Computer skills

English language

Decision making

Public interaction

Supervision

Routine development

Education

Post High School Diploma

Job description

Vicksburg-Warren School District – All departments and schools – Vicksburg, Mississippi

26-27 Bursar Federal Programs

Job ID: 5826749 | Application Deadline: Posted until filled | Posted: Jul 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Bursar of Federal Programs

REPORTS TO: Director of Federal Programs

JOB GOAL: To ensure that management support is provided to attain the Office of Federal Programs objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students and their learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Types materials from rough draft and other sources into final form.
• Plans, organizes, and develops standard operating procedures as needed.
• Attends all conferences and meetings as instructed.
• Assists in preparation of workshops presented by director.
• Other duties assigned by Director of Federal Programs.

• Prepares and maintains all requisitions for Title I, Title II and Title VI for public and private schools.
• Ensures all requisitions are coded to the proper accounts.
• Ensures all requisitions are paid in a timely manner for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Provides backup for all requisitions to Purchasing for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Submits purchase orders to vendors in a timely manner.
• Tracks all Title I, Title II and Title VI expenditures.
• Completes all contracts for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Maintains a ledger of account for all Federal Programs accounts, which includes, but not limited to Title I schools, Title II, Title VI, Federal Programs Office, and all nonpublic schools.
• Works with business manager to establish Chart of Accounts for Title I, II, VI for all schools and departments.
• Reviews all federal programs accounts monthly.
• Maintains a file of all transfers in Title I, Title II, and Title VI from all public schools and the nonpublic schools.
• Reviews and maintains timesheets for all schools for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Reviews and verifies all request for travel for Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Reviews all in-district travel paid with Title I, Title II and Title VI.
• Files purchase orders and other records in a prescribed manner.
• Prepares financial reports necessary for Federal Programs.
• Answers telephone.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post High School Diploma.
• Accounting experience.
• Proficient in computer skills and secretarial skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Ability to deal with the public.
• Ability to make rational decisions.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to perform job duties under general supervision and specific assignments that are frequently given to assist director.
• Develop and refine own routine necessary to carry work to completion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and sometimes lift up to 25 pounds. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee will work in an environment adhering to school board policy. This position may require work hours that vary as a result of evening activities or emergencies. In addition, job requirements may require work on weekends, holidays and attendance at meetings.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct in compliance with the Mississippi Code of Ethics. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to VWSD policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school district.

FUNDING SOURCE

Federal Funds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

240 Days

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.99 to $28.63 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Katrina Hills, Federal Programs Director
• Federal Programs
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]