Executive Assistant to the Head Coach

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ March 10th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. The role involves providing high-level administrative and clerical support to the Head Football Coach and his staff, coordinating schedules, managing communications, overseeing special projects, and acting as a liaison within and outside the University system while handling sensitive and confidential information.

Highlights

Support the Head Football Coach and staff with problem solving, project planning, and goal execution.
Coordinate and maintain the Head Coach’s calendar, manage appointments, and screen calls.
Conduct research and prepare non-routine, confidential correspondence and reports.
Serve as primary administrative contact and liaison with internal and external offices and agencies.
Organize meetings, conferences, and special events; may oversee specialized program initiatives.
Provide staff support including scheduling, correspondence management, and public relations within the football department.
Use personal computer software to draft technical and non-technical documents with formatting independence.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field plus five years of relevant experience.
Preferred experience includes administrative support in athletic settings, particularly supporting head coaches.
Must demonstrate skills in organization, communication, project management, database management, decision-making on sensitive issues, and report preparation.