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Mississippi State University

Assistant Director, Pre-College & Opportunity Programs

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 19th, 2025

K-12

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Assistant Director for Pre-College & Opportunity Programs. This role develops and manages initiatives to prepare pre-college students for success, manages data, collaborates with internal and external partners, and facilitates curricular and co-curricular activities.

Highlights
  • Oversee programmatic and residential life components of pre-college programs, including events like Pre-College Nights and Summer Start.
  • Coordinate logistics with partner units for staffing, course offerings, and instructional materials.
  • Develop training guidelines and ensure compliance with university policies.
  • Participate in recruiting and promotional events targeting pre-college students.
  • Collaborate with Admissions and Scholarships to communicate program offerings to high school communities.
  • Recruit and select student staff to support programs.
  • Work with Marketing and Communications on print, digital materials, and website content.
  • Supervise coordinators, graduate assistants, and student interns.
  • Requires master’s degree, minimum three years’ experience in K-12 or higher education programs, budgeting experience, and strong management skills.
  • Must have excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle external deadlines and conflict-resolution situations.