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Mississippi State University

Project Director of TRIO and Thrive Scholars Program

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Project Director of TRIO and Thrive Scholars Program. The role involves leading the TRIO Student Support Services and Thrive Scholars Program to enhance access, retention, and success for vulnerable student populations through academic and co-curricular engagement. The director will oversee program implementation, coordinate student success initiatives, manage reporting to the U.S. Department of Education, and provide direct support and resources to students.

Highlights

  • Lead and provide oversight for TRIO Student Support Services and Thrive Scholars Program.
  • Develop and implement initiatives to enhance student learning and close achievement gaps.
  • Coordinate programs promoting student belonging, self-efficacy, and professional development.
  • Manage budgets and report performance to U.S. Department of Education and university administration.
  • Serve as university contact for federal education meetings and conferences.
  • Required master’s degree in Education Administration or related field with 5-7 years of administrative experience and 3 years budget management.
  • Preferred TRIO eligible background.
  • Proficient with technology and capable of supporting students in crisis.
  • Supervisory responsibility for professional and student staff.
  • Salary Grade 16 with salary range determined by department; intermittent positions limited to 720 hours annually.