Assistant Director, Pre-College & Opportunity Programs

Assistant Director, Pre-College & Opportunity Programs

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Position type : Full-Time 12-Month

Department : 440608 - Office of Pre-College & Opportunity Programs

Location : Main Campus - Starkville, MS

Categories : Professional

Position Open Date : Aug 18 2025

Position Function :

The Assistant Director for Pre-College & Opportunity Programs is responsible for developing and managing programs and initiatives designed to prepare and support students through skills, knowledge and experiences to be successful before they enter college. This individual will play a key role in data management, cultivating collaborations with internal and external partners, and facilitating curricular and co-curricular activities for pre-college students.

• Oversee and directs the coordination of programmatic and residential life components of pre-college programs which include but is not limited to Pre-College Nights, Bulldog for a Day Events, LeaderSTATE and Summer Start
• Coordinate with partner units to plan logistics regarding staffing, course offering, course locations, and instructional materials
• Develop guidelines, facilitate training, and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures
• Participate in pre-college fairs and other external recruiting and promotional events
• Collaborate with the Office of Admissions and Scholarships to communicate to high school students, parents, counselors and administrators about pre-college offerings
• Recruit, identify and select student staff
• Works in collaboration with Marketing and Communications to produce print and digital material, as well as maintain website content
• Serve on divisional, university and community committees as assigned or required
• Performs related duties as required

Supervision

Received : Receives supervision from Director of Pre-College & Opportunity Programs

Given : Coordinator, Graduate Assistants, and Student (Graduate / Undergraduate) Interns

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree and minimum of three years' work experience in K-12 programs or higher education. Experience in budgeting, and staff selection and training; and must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and management skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.mstate.edu by completing the professional application and attaching a resume, cover letter, and the complete contact information for at least three professional reference letters.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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Advertised : Aug 18 2025 Central Daylight Time

Applications close : J-18808-Ljbffr