Program Specialist IV

Program Specialist IV

Salary

$51,693.41 - $72,678.36 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9063-0838-20260914HDS

Department

0838 - NURSING BOARD

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$51,693.41

Agency Maximum Salary

$72,678.36

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 4-7 years of experience.

About the Agency

Join the Mississippi Board of Nursing! We are seeking dedicated professionals to help protect the public through the regulation of nursing practice and licensure in accordance with the Mississippi Code. Be part of a mission-driven team committed to enhancing quality healthcare, collaborating with experienced professionals, and fostering a culture of excellence, service, and growth. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (601) 957-6300.

About the Position

This position manages ONWard's scholarship programs and serves as the primary liaison to Mississippi's schools of nursing. Responsibilities include coordinating school and student applications, verifying eligibility, managing approvals and NCLEX voucher distribution, coordinating fund distribution and reconciliation, and maintaining accurate, audit-ready records.

What youll need to be Successful

Strong organization and follow-through: Manage multiple scholarship programs, application cycles, deadlines, and outstanding requirements. Clear communication and relationship-building: Provide timely guidance to nursing schools, students, agency staff, and program partners. Financial accountability: Track awards, vouchers, and distributions and work with Finance to reconcile program funds. Attention to detail and confidentiality: Verify information, protect student records, and maintain complete documentation. Technology proficiency: Use Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SurveyMonkey to manage applications, track progress, and prepare reports. Independent judgment: Resolve routine issues, identify process improvements, and escalate concerns appropriately.

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Health/Prescription Insurance

Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.

Wellness Benefits

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us

Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

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How many years of experience do you have?

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• 8th grade
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associates Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade

Required Question

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Phone 601-359-1406

601-359-1406

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi