Program Coordinator, ASSURE

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Communications

🗓️ January 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Program Coordinator, ASSURE. The role involves leading strategic communication, outreach, and stakeholder engagement to promote the FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS research, coordinating messaging, managing digital content, and supporting collaboration among university partners, FAA representatives, and industry stakeholders.

Highlights

Develop and execute strategic communications and outreach plans for the ASSURE UAS research program
Coordinate consistent messaging across internal and external channels
Serve as communications liaison among university, FAA, and industry partners
Manage digital content development, dissemination, and website updates for ASSURE
Plan and support webinars, events, research tests, and public engagement activities
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Affairs, or related field required
Minimum 1 year experience in communications, outreach, marketing, or public affairs, preferably in higher education, government, or research environment
Preferred skills include photography, basic photo/video editing, and familiarity with FAA public affairs processes
Ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders and coordinate messaging efforts
Occasional travel and some evening/weekend work may be required