Director, Luckyday Scholars Program

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Director for the Luckyday Scholars Program. The Director develops and mentors students through programming and leadership initiatives, fosters a supportive learning environment, and manages scholarship selection and awarding to enhance student retention and engagement.

Highlights

Oversee a four-year student development program promoting leadership, service, and academic achievement.
Design and facilitate group experiences that build teamwork and community among Luckyday Scholars.
Manage scholarship application, evaluation, selection, and awarding processes.
Collaborate with university partners and community organizations to provide experiential learning and leadership opportunities.
Supervise staff including a program coordinator and graduate assistant.
Require a Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field and eight years of relevant experience.
Prefer experience in student leadership development, mentoring, assessment, and alumni outreach.
Strong skills in program development, mentorship, strategic planning, and relationship building.
Eligible for state of Mississippi employee benefits.
Position requires ability to lift up to 40 pounds and handle physical and emotional demands of the role.