Program Specialist III

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State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $67,289.11 Annually

Location

45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

Mn

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

11/12/2026

11/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$67,289.11

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience.

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment.gov.

This is a time limited position. The Sexual Assault Coordinator is responsible for managing state and federal sexual assault prevention and response programs, ensuring compliance with all governing statutes, grant requirements, and audit standards. This role serves as a liaison between OAIV, subgrantees, and state vendors while providing programmatic, financial, and technical oversight of all related activities.

• Maintain and assist with developing program statutes, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with state and federal requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between OAIV and state vendors, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Submit funding notices through OpenGOV, Grant Solutions, and the Rape Prevention and Education Partner Portal.
• Managing state and federal expenditure reporting.
• Conducting risk assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with grant special conditions.
• Overseeing grant closeout procedures.

• Knowledge of the federal and state laws governing the administration of state and federal grants.
• Working knowledge of computer operations including accounting software applications.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports from same.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal tactfully and appropriately with local, state, and federal agencies and officials.
• Ability to coordinate with other departments and work well with others in a variety of settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201