Part-Time STEM Programs Coordinator (Grant-Funded)

Coahoma Community College; Clarksdale, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, MS seeks a part-time, grant-funded Coordinator for Research, Assessment, and Strategic Initiatives to support STEM programming, internships, and the Summer Academy.

The role involves coordinating calendars, records, and day-to-day program operations, plus collaboration with the Director/Career Navigator and external partners to ensure project success. A bachelor’s degree is preferred with 5 years of coordination experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, STEM, business, project management, public administration, student affairs, or a related field preferred; associate degree plus substantial relevant experience may be considered consistent with institutional policy.
• Five years of experience in program coordination, education, student services, grants, workforce development, or related work preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate calendars, events, records, staff activities, and multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentation tools, and shared document systems.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work across academic and administrative units.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual schedules and assist the Director/Career Navigator with day-to-day program operations.
• Publish and coordinate the extended STEM Lab calendar and work with the Extended Lab Instructor to maintain service and operating records.
• Process requisitions and ensures compliance.
• Coordinate development of the six-week Summer Academy curriculum, daily schedule, safety procedures, assessments, staffing logistics, and activity calendar.
• Assist with recruitment, enrollment, eligibility verification, attendance tracking, and participant communications for approved project activities.
• Coordinate STEM workshops, Summer Camp, technology demonstrations, career/educational exposure activities, and approved partner-led professional development.
• Assist with internship agreements, reporting, evaluation instruments, timesheets, student reflection requirements, and placement documentation.
• Coordinate with faculty, administrative staff, fiscal offices, institutional research, federal programs, and external partners to support project implementation.
• Assist with purchasing needs, supply planning, equipment implementation, and documentation consistent with approved grant activities.
• Help maintain training, implementation, pre/post assessment, and SMART-objective evidence after project activities.
• Identify schedule, staffing, participation, or documentation issues and elevate concerns to project leadership for timely corrective action.
• Perform other coordination duties consistent with the approved MSEIP scope and institutional policies.
• Engage in monthly meetings.
• Work Schedule: Part-time, office-based position requiring 24–30 hours per week during regular business hours.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Presentation tools

Shared documents

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree + experience

Job description

Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, MS seeks a part-time, grant-funded Coordinator for Research, Assessment, and Strategic Initiatives to support STEM programming, internships, and the Summer Academy.

The role involves coordinating calendars, records, and day-to-day program operations, plus collaboration with the Director/Career Navigator and external partners to ensure project success. A bachelor’s degree is preferred with 5 years of coordination experience.