Project Coordinator I or II

Apply now Job no: 510131 Position type: Full-Time 12-Month Department: 051900 - Mississippi Institute on Disabilities Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS Categories: Professional Position Open Date: Jan 14 2026

This position plans and manages the work of the Career Horizons Project, a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Disability Innovation Fund that aims to provide placement and retention services for Competitive Integrated Employment – connecting people with disabilities with meaningful jobs and fair pay in a work environment alongside others. While specific duties will vary based on assignment, the Project Coordinator will coordinate project activities through planning, delivery, and reporting and will support the project team members by enhancing project communication, organization, delivery, and evaluation.

The Mississippi Institute on Disabilities (MIoD) is housed within the College of Education and represents an interdisciplinary hub focused on innovative and convergent research, service, and training to support individuals with disabilities. Affiliated units of MIoD include the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability; the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic;
Career Horizons Center; ACCESS and Specialized College Services; and affiliate programs in the College of Education among others.

• Stays abreast of project goals and deadlines and tracks team’s progress toward meeting them.
• Communicates with funding agency representatives and stakeholders as coordinated with the PI and grant administrators.
• Coordinates logistics for the project team (e.g., training, travel, meeting schedules, catering, etc.).
• Supports and assists with delivering training events.
• Ensures data collection and storage and assists with processes as needed.
• Reviews incoming referrals and contacts individuals.
• Conducts Eligibility Screening & Assessments for individuals who may be eligible for project.
• Communicates with team members, manages any conflict, and promotes relationships that facilitate collaboration and enhance team performance.
• Works closely with the Project Manager to meet project deadlines and reports on project progress.
• Provides supervision to team members as appropriate, maintaining a friendly and engaging team environment with weekly interactions.
• Verifies that staff time and effort align with budget and project parameters.
• Assists with reporting required by funding agency, involving team members in the process.
• Coordinates with appropriate support staff in tracking expenses, making purchases, and managing project budget resources.
• Supports and assists with developing project deliverables (e.g., presentations, manuscripts, curricula, research, evaluations).
• Provides technical assistance as required by position.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Level I:
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

Level II:
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus 2 years of experience.

• Six months-plus of related work experience
• Demonstrable proficiency in technology including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Teams), Canvas, Canva, Adobe Acrobat and/or related technology
• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, business, education or related)
• Experience working with persons with disabilities
• Experience in communications, marketing, collaboration in large groups
• Experience in social media content creation, editing, and brand management
• Experience with creating and editing fillable documents
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation
• Experience in workforce development
• Experience with state and federal policies related to disability employment services

• Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict management skills that promote collaboration among stakeholders.
• Ability to read and write critically with enhanced clarity and comprehension.
• Ability to break down complex tasks and organize components.
• Ability to problem solve and to discover answers and solutions as needed.
• Ability to monitor closely,…