Extension Project Specialist I

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ September 30th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Extension Project Specialist I to lead and assist in delivering parenting, child development, and adult relationship education to individuals facing social and economic adversity. The role involves coordinating family life education trainings, managing program websites and social media, recruiting participants, collaborating with community partners, and supporting trauma-informed family life programs under the guidance of the State Family Life Specialist within the School of Human Sciences.

Highlights

Lead and support delivery of parenting and adult relationship education programs.
Coordinate family life education trainings for statewide extension agents.
Manage and develop two program websites and social media marketing for TIPPS.
Recruit and mentor program participants, conducting intake assessments and providing community resource connections.
Collaborate with community partners including MDCPS, Youth Courts, CASAs, CACs, police, and non-profits.
Required skills include proficiency in Drupal, Microsoft Office, REDCap, SPSS, Qualtrics, and Canva.
Bachelor's degree in human development and family science or related field with three years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with one year of experience; valid driver's license required.
Preferred qualifications include doctoral degree, trauma-informed child advocacy training, and Certified Family Life Educator designation.
Employment contingent on availability of state and/or federal grant funding.
Ability to work flexible hours, perform fieldwork statewide, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.