Educational Project Coordinator-MGS

Position Title Educational Project Coordinator-MGS Unit Name Center for Education Support Salary Grade 6 Number of Months 12 months Full-time or Part-time Full-Time Hours per week 40 Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties

* Coordinates and oversees Mississippi Governor's School (MGS), ensuring overall administration, coordination, leadership, strategic planning, program development, student recruitment, and participants' academic and social-emotional growth.

* Facilitates partnerships with schools and districts to recruit for educational events or offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional development series at their locations; manages professional development programs and events.

* Plans, organizes and manages professional development programs and events that support the mission of the School of Education; arranges event logistics, including recruitment, scheduling, communications, and on-site execution.

* Ensures curriculum content is innovative and aligns with educational standards.

* Oversees student and participant management in various educational programs; maintains accurate and up-to-date program records, including participant data and course completion statuses; verifies documentation for contact hours, credit hours, CEU, OSL, and SEMI reporting and accreditation requirements, including those with the Mississippi Department of Education.

* Manages budgets, financial records, processes payments and procures materials for programs and grants related to MGS and other assigned educational programs and grant funds.

* Provides timely feedback and represents programs at meetings and conferences.

* Analyzes evaluations to assess and improve program effectiveness.

* Monitors trends and develops plans and marketing to increase enrollment and attendance for MGS and other assigned programs and events.

* Ensures compliance with relevant regulations and standards for continuing education, professional development, and educational events.

* Ability to work occasional nights and/or weekends for events, including MGS in June.

* Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor's degree in education, business, communications, or related field. Master's preferred; seasoned professional knowledge equivalent to a master's degree required

Experience

* Over three years of experience in program or event management, preferably in education or nonprofit settings

* Experience with grant writing and fundraising is a plus

* Knowledge of educational technology and educational professional development is advantageous

* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks

* Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills

* Proficiency in office software and educational technology platforms

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job Description Summary

The Educational Project Coordinator - Mississippi Governor's School (MGS) ensures that educational projects are successfully planned, executed, and evaluated, leading to improved academic outcomes and experiences. The coordinator also manages MGS, a specialized educational program for gifted and talented high school students.

Hours of Availability Background Check Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

Requisition Number FY20707NF Open Date 11/04/2025 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants