University of Mississippi Jobs Hiring Now
University of Mississippi is hiring for 35 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in healthcare administration and program management, with listed salaries up to about $137,000. Migrate Mate updates University of Mississippi's live openings daily. The University of Mississippi is a public research university in Oxford, Mississippi, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines including education, engineering, law, and the sciences.
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University of Mississippi hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 35
- Top team
- Healthcare Administration
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- University
- Salary range
- $47,000–$137,000
Listed salaries for University of Mississippi roles on Migrate Mate range from about $47,000 to $137,000 per year across 35 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
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The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration (AVC-RA) is a senior leadership position within the Office of Research and Economic Development at the University of Mississippi. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development (VCRED), the AVC-RA provides strategic guidance and coordination for the University’s sponsored programs administration infrastructure and serves as a key partner in advancing the institution’s research mission.The AVC-RA is responsible for supporting effective stewardship, compliance, and operational excellence of sponsored projects throughout the award lifecycle, with primary coordination for post-award administration and research financial management. The position works closely with pre-award administration, procurement, finance, compliance, and academic leadership to promote an integrated and service-oriented research administration environment that supports faculty success while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and fiscal stewardship.
As a senior research administration executive, the AVC-RA serves as a strategic advisor to university leadership and plays a critical role in supporting the continued growth of the University’s research enterprise through operational excellence, process improvement, risk mitigation, and customer-focused service delivery.
Job Description:
Strategic Leadership and Research Administration
- Provide strategic guidance and coordination for sponsored programs administration operations and related research administration initiatives.
- Advise the VCRED and other university leaders on matters involving sponsored programs administration, research operations, financial stewardship, compliance, and institutional risk.
- Develop and implement strategies that support the University’s goals for research growth, competitiveness, and operational excellence.
- Promote a culture that balances regulatory compliance, accountability, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.
- Champion organizational change initiatives designed to improve research administration processes and faculty support.
Post-Award Administration and Research Financial Stewardship
- Coordinate post-award administration functions, including award acceptance, account establishment, financial monitoring, invoicing, reporting, effort certification, cost sharing, subrecipient monitoring, award modifications, and closeout activities.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, state laws, and institutional policies governing sponsored projects.
- Maintain effective internal controls designed to safeguard sponsored funds and mitigate institutional risk.
- Coordinate institutional responses to sponsor reviews, audits, monitoring activities, and compliance assessments related to sponsored programs administration.
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments and help implement appropriate operational and policy responses.
Sponsored Programs Coordination and Collaboration
- Foster strong coordination between pre-award and post-award functions to ensure seamless support throughout the sponsored project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with academic units, principal investigators, research centers, and administrative offices to improve the effectiveness and consistency of research administration services.
- Partner closely with Contracts and Grants Accounting, Finance, Research Compliance, Internal Audit, Procurement Services, Information Technology, and the Office of General Counsel.
- Serve as a senior institutional resource on sponsored programs administration matters and support strategic decision-making involving sponsored activities.
Research Procurement Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Procurement Services to develop and maintain research-focused procurement practices that support sponsor requirements, scientific acquisition needs, and institutional compliance obligations.
- Serve as a key research administration liaison to Procurement Services on matters involving sponsored projects, federally funded acquisitions, scientific equipment, specialized research materials, sole-source justifications, and subawards.
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes affecting sponsored projects while maintaining compliance with Uniform Guidance, state purchasing requirements, and university policies.
- Promote effective communication and coordination between researchers, research administrators, and procurement professionals.
Systems, Analytics, and Process Improvement
- Provide leadership for systems and technologies supporting sponsored programs administration and related research operations.
- Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to assess effectiveness, identify trends, improve service delivery, and support institutional decision-making.
- Champion modernization initiatives, including workflow improvements, process automation, and implementation of best practices.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators for sponsored programs administration operations.
Leadership and Organizational Development
- Provide leadership, guidance, mentoring, and professional development for staff within sponsored programs administration functions.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing professionals.
- Establish clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that supports innovation, professional growth, and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, sponsored programs administration, research finance, compliance, procurement, or related research operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex administrative operations within a research-intensive university, academic medical center, federal laboratory, government agency, or similarly complex organization.
- Extensive knowledge of federal sponsored project requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), sponsor regulations, financial compliance requirements, and research administration best practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading organizational improvement initiatives and managing institutional risk.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), CPA, or comparable professional credentials.
- Experience coordinating both pre-award and post-award sponsored programs administration functions.
- Experience supporting significant growth in externally funded research programs.
Core Competencies
- Strategic leadership and organizational effectiveness.
- Expertise in sponsored programs administration and research operations.
- Financial stewardship and regulatory compliance.
- Risk assessment and mitigation.
- Relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
- Process improvement and change management.
- Data-informed decision-making.
- Service-oriented leadership.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development.
- Provides oversight as assigned for Sponsored Programs Administration personnel and functions.
- Collaborates closely with the Director of Sponsored Programs (Pre-Award), Contracts and Grants Accounting, Procurement Services, Finance, Research Compliance, Internal Audit, Information Technology, the Office of General Counsel, and academic leadership across the University
A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.
Job Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, sponsored programs administration, research finance, compliance, procurement, or related research operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex administrative operations within a research-intensive university, academic medical center, federal laboratory, government agency, or similarly complex organization.
- Extensive knowledge of federal sponsored project requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), sponsor regulations, financial compliance requirements, and research administration best practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading organizational improvement initiatives and managing institutional risk.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), CPA, or comparable professional credentials.
- Experience coordinating both pre-award and post-award sponsored programs administration functions.
- Experience supporting significant growth in externally funded research programs.
Education Qualifications:
Master's (Required)Experience:
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!
The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration (AVC-RA) is a senior leadership position within the Office of Research and Economic Development at the University of Mississippi. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development (VCRED), the AVC-RA provides strategic guidance and coordination for the University’s sponsored programs administration infrastructure and serves as a key partner in advancing the institution’s research mission.The AVC-RA is responsible for supporting effective stewardship, compliance, and operational excellence of sponsored projects throughout the award lifecycle, with primary coordination for post-award administration and research financial management. The position works closely with pre-award administration, procurement, finance, compliance, and academic leadership to promote an integrated and service-oriented research administration environment that supports faculty success while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and fiscal stewardship.
As a senior research administration executive, the AVC-RA serves as a strategic advisor to university leadership and plays a critical role in supporting the continued growth of the University’s research enterprise through operational excellence, process improvement, risk mitigation, and customer-focused service delivery.
Job Description:
Strategic Leadership and Research Administration
- Provide strategic guidance and coordination for sponsored programs administration operations and related research administration initiatives.
- Advise the VCRED and other university leaders on matters involving sponsored programs administration, research operations, financial stewardship, compliance, and institutional risk.
- Develop and implement strategies that support the University’s goals for research growth, competitiveness, and operational excellence.
- Promote a culture that balances regulatory compliance, accountability, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.
- Champion organizational change initiatives designed to improve research administration processes and faculty support.
Post-Award Administration and Research Financial Stewardship
- Coordinate post-award administration functions, including award acceptance, account establishment, financial monitoring, invoicing, reporting, effort certification, cost sharing, subrecipient monitoring, award modifications, and closeout activities.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, state laws, and institutional policies governing sponsored projects.
- Maintain effective internal controls designed to safeguard sponsored funds and mitigate institutional risk.
- Coordinate institutional responses to sponsor reviews, audits, monitoring activities, and compliance assessments related to sponsored programs administration.
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments and help implement appropriate operational and policy responses.
Sponsored Programs Coordination and Collaboration
- Foster strong coordination between pre-award and post-award functions to ensure seamless support throughout the sponsored project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with academic units, principal investigators, research centers, and administrative offices to improve the effectiveness and consistency of research administration services.
- Partner closely with Contracts and Grants Accounting, Finance, Research Compliance, Internal Audit, Procurement Services, Information Technology, and the Office of General Counsel.
- Serve as a senior institutional resource on sponsored programs administration matters and support strategic decision-making involving sponsored activities.
Research Procurement Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Procurement Services to develop and maintain research-focused procurement practices that support sponsor requirements, scientific acquisition needs, and institutional compliance obligations.
- Serve as a key research administration liaison to Procurement Services on matters involving sponsored projects, federally funded acquisitions, scientific equipment, specialized research materials, sole-source justifications, and subawards.
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes affecting sponsored projects while maintaining compliance with Uniform Guidance, state purchasing requirements, and university policies.
- Promote effective communication and coordination between researchers, research administrators, and procurement professionals.
Systems, Analytics, and Process Improvement
- Provide leadership for systems and technologies supporting sponsored programs administration and related research operations.
- Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to assess effectiveness, identify trends, improve service delivery, and support institutional decision-making.
- Champion modernization initiatives, including workflow improvements, process automation, and implementation of best practices.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators for sponsored programs administration operations.
Leadership and Organizational Development
- Provide leadership, guidance, mentoring, and professional development for staff within sponsored programs administration functions.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing professionals.
- Establish clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that supports innovation, professional growth, and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, sponsored programs administration, research finance, compliance, procurement, or related research operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex administrative operations within a research-intensive university, academic medical center, federal laboratory, government agency, or similarly complex organization.
- Extensive knowledge of federal sponsored project requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), sponsor regulations, financial compliance requirements, and research administration best practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading organizational improvement initiatives and managing institutional risk.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), CPA, or comparable professional credentials.
- Experience coordinating both pre-award and post-award sponsored programs administration functions.
- Experience supporting significant growth in externally funded research programs.
Core Competencies
- Strategic leadership and organizational effectiveness.
- Expertise in sponsored programs administration and research operations.
- Financial stewardship and regulatory compliance.
- Risk assessment and mitigation.
- Relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
- Process improvement and change management.
- Data-informed decision-making.
- Service-oriented leadership.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development.
- Provides oversight as assigned for Sponsored Programs Administration personnel and functions.
- Collaborates closely with the Director of Sponsored Programs (Pre-Award), Contracts and Grants Accounting, Procurement Services, Finance, Research Compliance, Internal Audit, Information Technology, the Office of General Counsel, and academic leadership across the University
A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.
Job Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, sponsored programs administration, research finance, compliance, procurement, or related research operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex administrative operations within a research-intensive university, academic medical center, federal laboratory, government agency, or similarly complex organization.
- Extensive knowledge of federal sponsored project requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), sponsor regulations, financial compliance requirements, and research administration best practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading organizational improvement initiatives and managing institutional risk.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), CPA, or comparable professional credentials.
- Experience coordinating both pre-award and post-award sponsored programs administration functions.
- Experience supporting significant growth in externally funded research programs.
Education Qualifications:
Master's (Required)Experience:
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!
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University of Mississippi's 35 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are healthcare administration, program management, and business development. The University of Mississippi is a public research university serving students across a wide range of academic and professional disciplines. Its workforce spans faculty, research, administrative, and facilities roles, supporting both on-campus academic programs and nationally recognized research centers. Most University of Mississippi roles are based in University and Mississippi.
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How many jobs is University of Mississippi hiring for right now?
University of Mississippi is hiring for 35 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in healthcare administration and program management. Roles range from faculty and research positions to administrative and facilities support, reflecting the broad staffing needs of a large public university.
What kinds of roles does University of Mississippi hire for?
The most active teams are healthcare administration, program management, and business development. The University of Mississippi posts openings across faculty instruction, scientific research, project management, marketing, and facilities operations. Recent listings have included adjunct and visiting instructor positions, research scientists, laboratory physicists, and administrative roles such as executive assistant. Most postings are across all levels.
Are University of Mississippi jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of University of Mississippi's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in University. Each University of Mississippi listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at University of Mississippi?
Find a role that matches your background on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing directly to University of Mississippi's own careers portal at olemiss.edu to complete the application. The University of Mississippi manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers, independent of Migrate Mate.
What do University of Mississippi jobs pay?
Listed salaries for University of Mississippi roles on Migrate Mate range from about $47,000 to $137,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by University of Mississippi and shown on each listing.
Does University of Mississippi hire entry-level?
Most of University of Mississippi's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual University of Mississippi listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is University of Mississippi hiring?
Most University of Mississippi roles are based in University and Mississippi, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.