Travel & Admin Coordinator

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking an office support professional to manage travel and related administrative tasks. The role includes scheduling, clerical duties, and assisting with student paperwork in a confidential environment.

The position requires at least a high school diploma and two years of related experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. The department emphasizes organized workflows and accurate data handling in a university setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years' related experience required.
• Equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates travel and lodging arrangements using the MSU Concur Travel System, directly or via travel agencies.
• Performs staff and/or operational support; liaison with other departments on administrative matters.
• Performs basic bookkeeping functions including simple billing and cash receipts.
• Performs wide clerical duties including data entry, drafting and editing letters and reports.
• Greet visitors, answer inquiries, and resolve routine administrative problems.
• Answer telephone calls, route messages, and provide general information.
• Maintain files, databases, and prepare internal reports; perform routine data processing.
• Sort and distribute mail; prepare responses and operate office equipment.
• Arrange meetings, schedule appointments, and manage individual calendars.
• Order, stock, and distribute office supplies.
• Assist with student/academic paperwork.
• Manage overrides and handle undergraduate/graduate inquiries.
• Instruct and oversee student employees performing similar work.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizing & coordinating

Confidentiality

Simple accounting

Data entry

Calendar management

Written communication

Records management

Receptionist duties

Office equipment usage

Written documents creation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MSU Banner Operating System

MSU Concur Travel System

Job description

Mississippi State University is seeking an office support professional to manage travel and related administrative tasks. The role includes scheduling, clerical duties, and assisting with student paperwork in a confidential environment.

The position requires at least a high school diploma and two years of related experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. The department emphasizes organized workflows and accurate data handling in a university setting.