Manager, Community Outreach

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi is seeking a part-time professional learning leader to design and deliver high-quality professional development for K-12 schools, districts, universities, and educational partners. The role emphasizes collaboration with partners, needs assessment, program development, delivery, and evaluation.

The position reports to the School of Education and works with the National Center for School-University Partnership (NCSUP) to advance strategic priorities and improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of relevant experience with 3 years supervisory required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and leads professional learning programs for K-12 schools, districts, universities, and other educational organizations, including needs assessment, program development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Develops customized training in collaboration with educational partners to address identified priorities, strengthen organizational capacity, and improve educational practice and student outcomes.
• Recruits, coordinates, and manages professional development providers, including consultants, contractors, university faculty, and other subject-matter experts, to ensure high-quality training aligned with NCSUP goals and partner needs.
• Builds and sustains school-university partnerships by serving as the primary liaison for professional learning initiatives, coordinating program logistics and communication, monitoring implementation, and using participant and outcome data to guide continuous improvement.
• Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role.

Skills

Needs assessment

Program development

Training delivery

Program evaluation

Vendor management

Partnership building

Data analysis

Supervisory experience

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!Department:School of Education working with the National Center for School-University Partnership (NCSUP)Job Summary:This is a part-time position that reports to the School of Education working with the National Center for School-University Partnership (NCSUP).Designs and leads professional learning programs for K–12 schools, school districts, universities, and other educational organizations, including needs assessment, program development, delivery, and evaluation.Develops customized training in collaboration with educational partners to address identified priorities, strengthen organizational capacity, and improve educational practice and student outcomes.Recruits, coordinates, and manages professional development providers, including consultants, contractors, university faculty, and other subject-matter experts, to ensure high-quality training aligned with National Center for School-University Partnerships (NCSUP) goals and partner needs.Builds and sustains school-university partnerships by serving as the primary liaison for professional learning initiatives, coordinating program logistics and communication, monitoring implementation, and using participant and outcome data to guide continuous improvement.Assists in developing, supervising and delivering quality assurance, and maintaining strategic partnerships to support the growth and execution of programs designed to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community.Job Description:Assists with the development of long-range and short-term strategic plans and initiatives to further the growth of the outreach program.Develops and monitors organizational and operational policies, procedures and performance to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.Supervises training personnel and develops, monitors, schedules resources and ensures the completion of professional development activities.Serves as the unit liaison among internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit.Job Responsibilities:Designs and leads professional learning programs for K-12 schools, school districts, universities, and other educational organizations, including needs assessment, program development, delivery, and evaluation.Develops customized training in collaboration with educational partners to address identified priorities, strengthen organizational capacity, and improve educational practice and student outcomes.Recruits, coordinates, and manages professional development providers, including consultants, contractors, university faculty, and other subject-matter experts, to ensure high-quality training aligned with NCSUP goals and partner needs.Builds and sustains school-university partnerships by serving as the primary liaison for professional learning initiatives, coordinating program logistics and communication, monitoring implementation, and using participant and outcome data to guide continuous improvement.Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.The pay range will be prorated based on a 50% FTEEducation Qualifications:Bachelor's (Required)Experience:Relevant experience | 5 Years, 3 years supervisory | RequiredCompensation:$83,096.00 - $124,654.40Interview Requirement:Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.EEO Statement:The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.Background Check Statement:The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.