Assistant Director of Operations: Procurement & Inventory

Mississippi State University; Starkville (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS, seeks an Assistant Director to oversee the business operations of Housing & Residence Life. You will supervise purchasing/procurement, warehousing, inventory, student billing, reporting and database administration, ensuring strong controls and compliant processes.

This role leads staff, develops plans, and coordinates contracts with university purchasing. Strong communication and financial-management skills drive efficiency and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 3 years directly related to university or general fund accounting and/or purchasing with strong management and communication skills.
• Preferred: 5 years of university experience managing accounting and/or business operations & purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, management, and oversight of purchasing/procurement, warehousing, inventory, student billing, reporting and database administration.
• Implement strong processes, procedures, and internal controls for all business functions, particularly purchasing.
• Supervise & direct personnel, including work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluate performance.
• Communicate regularly with the Director for Business Operations and Guest Services; prepare reports and analyses.
• Develop long and short-range plans, direct staff, and ensure procedures are followed in all business functions.
• Implement financial controls and ensure adherence to university policies, state and federal regulations.
• Audit & analyze financial reports for accuracy and conformance to policies.
• Coordinate and process personnel actions as appropriate.
• Develop and implement systems to maintain inventory/compliance records.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts for services with university purchasing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Accounting knowledge

AiM/AssetWorks

Inventory systems

Business management

BANNER system

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Tools

AiM/AssetWorks

BANNER

Job description

Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS, seeks an Assistant Director to oversee the business operations of Housing & Residence Life. You will supervise purchasing/procurement, warehousing, inventory, student billing, reporting and database administration, ensuring strong controls and compliant processes.

This role leads staff, develops plans, and coordinates contracts with university purchasing. Strong communication and financial-management skills drive efficiency and accountability