Project Coordinator

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Community and Social Services, Database Administration, Event Management, Grant Writing, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Leadership, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
Jackson, MS
POSTED
2 days ago

Project Coordinator

Location

JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202400347

College/Division

Community Engagement

Opening Date

06/30/2026

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Description

The Department of Community Engagement is accepting applications for its Project Coordinator position.

Examples of Duties

Ensure that all aspects of a project arc organized and in conformance with timeline and deliverables requirement.

Develop and maintain project performance database that tracks overall progress and achievement of milestones.

Assign and monitor resources effectively to boost project efficiency and maximize deliverables output.

Report project risks and outcomes to appropriate management channels, and escalate issues according to project work plan.

Serve as point of communication between summer camps and resources.

Deepen partnerships with outside resources, including third-party vendors and researchers.

Grant Writing.

Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in a social service, education, management or related degree.

Masters degree in higher education, student affairs, college student development, counseling, or a related field or at least 2 years of relevant experience in community service, volunteer management, leadership development, or non-profit management is preferred.

The following knowledge and skills are required: organization, one-on-one advising, group facilitation, problem-solving, decision-making, training facilitation, and public speaking.

This position requires the ability to balance multiple tasks; work effectively with students; manage programs and events; and collaborate with community members and university members.

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

Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

  • Yes
  • No

02

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

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/

About the Company

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Jackson State University