Graduate/Undergraduate Programs Associate Director

Graduate/Undergraduate Programs Associate Director

Location

JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400362

College/Division

Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences

Opening Date

07/22/2026

• Description
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Description

The Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences is accepting applications for its Graduate/Undergraduate Programs Associate Director position.

Examples of Duties

• Manage graduate students and oversee their academic programs.

• Develop and implement workshops for graduate students.

• Lead recruitment efforts for the department.

• Coordinate assessment plans and reports for both graduate and undergraduate students.

• Prepare and submit annual reports, such ask ACS (American Chemical Society) report.

• Advise graduate and undergraduate students in the department.

• Assist with the organization and management of the departmental teaching schedule.

• Coordinate student internships.

• Manage databases, including tracking graduate exit exams, and senior research projects.

• Oversee graduate clearance for both undergraduate and graduate students.

• Assist with managing departmental inventory lists and locations.

Typical Qualifications

• Masters or Higher in Science or Related Field

• Experience working with students in the roles such as advising, program direction, or student success coordination, with a focus on both graduate and undergraduate levels.

• Strong leadership in management experience, along with excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and essential.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Specialist degree
• Ph.D
• G.E.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

• Yes
• No

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Jackson State University (MS)

Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street

P.O. Box 17028

Jackson, Mississippi, 39217

Phone (601) 979-2015

Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/