Part-Time Program Administrator, Rural Scholarship Program

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program is seeking a part-time Program Administrator to coordinate and manage the daily administrative operations of the Rural Physician and Dental Scholarship Program. This role is located at the Main Campus in Jackson and involves event planning, data management, and acting as a liaison with university offices and external partners.

With an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or a high school diploma with 2 years of experience), the candidate will handle

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) or High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of experience in project or administrative support.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard office software; strong communication and organizational abilities.

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, facility meeting space, and banquet contracts and/or schedules locations for training and academic classes; resolves administrative and logistical problems.
• 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.

Skills

Finance budgeting

Office software

Meeting coordination

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

2 years of administrative support experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program is seeking a part-time Program Administrator to coordinate and manage the daily administrative operations of the Rural Physician and Dental Scholarship Program. This role is located at the Main Campus in Jackson and involves event planning, data management, and acting as a liaison with university offices and external partners.

With an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or a high school diploma with 2 years of experience), the candidate will handle