Project Manager, STEP

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Project Management 🗓️ May 23rd, 2026

Canvas Canva LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Project Manager, STEP to coordinate the Skilled Workers Empowerment Program (STEP), a federally funded workforce development initiative. The Project Manager will manage daily program operations, coordinate timelines and deliverables among staff and partners, and ensure compliance with federal performance and reporting requirements.

Highlights

Manages day-to-day operations, schedules, communications, and deliverables for a 10-week non-credit certificate program across four years.
Coordinates participant enrollment, cohort scheduling, and credential tracking using Canvas and Modern Campus.
Monitors program performance dashboards and supports budget tracking with variance reporting.
Leads weekly meetings with staff to monitor participant progress and troubleshoot issues.
Oversees logistics for intensive sessions, including space, equipment, and materials distribution.
Maintains communication with employer partners, community college liaisons, and advisory council members.
Prepares federal reports and ensures compliance with grant requirements.
Minimum qualifications include a master's degree and two years of relevant experience; preferred qualifications include grant coordination experience and familiarity with LMS platforms.
Strong skills required in project management, Microsoft Office, communication, budget tracking, and data-driven decision-making.
Position may require occasional evening and weekend work and may supervise graduate assistants.