| Location | Jackson, MS |
Associate Director
Location
JSU Main Campus, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202400379
College/Division
Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences
Opening Date
08/21/2026
Description
The Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Science is accepting applications for its Associate Director position.
Examples of Duties
Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations, workflows, and program staff.
Grant & Financial Oversight: Oversee federal grant lifecycles, budgets, and compliance.
Agency Reporting & Compliance: Manage federal deliverable schedules, compile project updates and submit formal annual/final reports to agencies.
Partnership Development: Foster strategic relationships across academia, government, and industry.
STEM Initiatives: Lead summer institutes, student pipelines, and mentorship programs
Conference Leadership: Organize academic workshops, technical symposia, and interagency events.
Typical Qualifications
15+ Years Leadership: Extensive experience directing complex programs and operations.
Federal Grant Management: Experience in managing major grants from federal US agencies (DoD, NSF, DOE).
Compliance & Finance: Expertise in federal funding regulations, budget forecasting, and award management.
Partnership Building: Experience in managing multi-institutional networks across academia, government, and industry.
Program Execution: Experience in leading STEM outreach, student training programs, and academic symposia.
Academic Credentials: M.S. degree in Education or related field.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
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Employer Jackson State University (MS)
Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street
P.O. Box 17028
Jackson, Mississippi, 39217
Phone (601) 979-2015