Assistant Director, Washington, D.C. & Federal Careers

🇺🇸 Starkville, Mississippi 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Career Services 🗓️ October 5th, 2026

Career

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Mississippi State University is hiring an Assistant Director, Washington, D.C. & Federal Careers to lead the MSU Career Center’s federal and public service career initiatives for students. The position helps students pursue internships and careers in congressional offices, federal agencies, and policy-focused organizations. The assistant director builds partnerships with employers and alumni while running programs such as the Demmer Scholars Program and The Washington Center partnership.

Highlights

Oversee the Demmer Scholars Program and The Washington Center partnership.
Advise students on applications, internship searches, and career pathways in federal agencies and public service.
Develop resources and programming on federal employment, congressional internships, and the Pathways Program.
Help students find housing, scholarships, and funding for Washington, D.C.-based experiences.
Track program participation and outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
Build relationships with federal agencies, congressional offices, employers, and policy organizations.
Grow a network of MSU alumni working in Washington, D.C. and federal service roles.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience.
Preferred master’s degree and experience in higher education, career services, employer relations, or government relations.
Travel regularly to the Washington, D.C. area to support programs and partnerships.