Program Coordinator, Plant and Soil Sciences

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking a Program Coordinator for Plant and Soil Sciences on the Starkville campus. This full-time position involves providing administrative and academic support to the department, coordinating student matters, and assisting with academic processes.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and organizational skills and at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with two years of relevant experience. Familiarity with systems like Slate and Banner is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience related to specified duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Department Head and Business Manager.
• Serve as primary contact for student matters and academic processes.
• Coordinate orientation for all incoming transfer students.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Slate

CLSS

Banner

Xtender

Job description

Program Coordinator, Plant and Soil Sciences

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 011100 - Plant and Soil Sciences
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Jun 10 2026

Position Function

This position provides administrative and academic support to the Department Head, Business Manager, and undergraduate and graduate coordinators. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for student matters, coordinating undergraduate and graduate academic processes, maintaining student records, assisting with course scheduling and advising, serving as liaison with university offices, and supporting departmental meetings, events, and daily operations. Additional duties are performed as assigned in support of the department’s mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Department Head and Business Manager as well as assist graduate and undergraduate coordinators. Primary contact for all students' matters and issues.
• Assist Business Manager with annual rehiring of graduate research/teaching assistants.
• Assist graduate coordinator with graduate matters including ensuring the student completion and submission of all forms and maintaining official department files for all graduate students.
• Review and distribute graduate student applications to the department.
• Assist undergraduate coordinator with academic matters including completion and submission of forms, scheduling, registration, class management, academic records, and departmental files.
• Work with department and Registrars Office to develop the master schedule for Spring, Summer, and Fall.
• Coordinate orientation for all incoming transfer students including prescheduling all new students' classes and assigning advisors to assist for each session.
• Act as departmental liaison to the Registrar’s Office, Graduate School, and the Dean’s Office for undergraduate and graduate issues.
• Perform all degree audits for undergraduate students and all checklists for graduate students.
• Assign advisors and compile advising packets for Spring and Fall undergraduate advising.
• Assist undergraduate students with major changes, add/drops and general questions.
• Assist with all departmental events (including but not limited to bi-annual advisory board meetings, annual field days, faculty meetings, all other departmental meetings).
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience: Two (2) years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Slate, CLSS, Banner, Xtender.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to initiate, manage and complete special projects and/or assignments taking ideas from conception through implementation.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and as a team.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.

Screening Date

June 24, 2026, until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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