Education Program Administrator

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi, through the Mississippi Department of Corrections, invites applications for Education Program Administrator at the Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS. This executive-level role leads the RISE Academy, oversees district-wide planning, policies, and compliance with state and federal education requirements.

The successful candidate will manage curriculum, instruction, assessment, student services, budgets, and federal programs, partnering with the State Board of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Experience overseeing educational systems and programs.
• Ability to develop plans, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum, instruction, and assessment across the district.
• Supervise district leadership personnel and manage federal education programs.
• Develop and monitor district budgets and fiscal accountability.
• Represent the MDOC and RISE Academy before state agencies and partners.

Skills

Educational leadership

Budget management

Policy development

LEA oversight

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Education Program Administrator in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$87,000.00 - $91,500.00 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9368-0554-20260904rank

0554 - CORR-CENTRAL MS CORRECTIONAL

Opening Date

09/04/2026

9/8/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$87,000.00

$91,500.00

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Master's Degree and 7+ years of experience.

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency’s mission. This position is located at the Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS. For more information, contact the Human Resources Dept. at [e-mail].

About the Position

*This is an X16 position.* The responsibilities currently assigned to the Superintendent of Education are executive in nature and encompass the leadership and administration of an entire public school district, to include serving as chief executive educational officer of the RISE Academy, providing leadership for district wide strategic planning and implementation, advising and supporting the local Board of Education, developing district policies, administrative procedures, as well as operation of systems and directing accreditation, accountability, and continuous improvement efforts. The candidate will also ensure compliance with the MS Department of Education (MDE) requirements, as well as applicable state and federal laws. Other job responsibilities include overseeing curriculum, instruction, assessment, student services and district operations, supervising district leadership personnel, administering federal education programs, as well as grant compliance and developing and overseeing district budgets and fiscal accountability. The Education Program Administrator will represent MDOC and RISE academy before state agencies, educational partners, and external stakeholders.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful in this position, applicant should have experience overseeing a Local Education Agency (LEA), establishing educational systems, developing necessary plans, having oversight of an accredited educational program, instructional leadership, budget, and policy development.

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