Program Specialist for Adult Education Program Support

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Program Specialist for Adult Education Program Support in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time position supports statewide adult education, high school equivalency, and related programs within MCCB, reporting to the respective directors.

The role emphasizes coordinating logistics, maintaining records, assisting with data, monitoring, reporting, and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met while working with colleges, partners, and vendors across Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4-7 years of experience.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, public administration, business administration, workforce development, communications, or a closely related field, and at least two (2) years of directly related experience in program coordination, adult education, workforce development, grants, compliance, data management, training, or administrative program support.

Responsibilities

• Document monitoring visits and track follow-up items.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, webinars, and training.
• Record webinars and upload materials to Canvas.
• Check training materials for ADA accessibility.
• Prepare requisitions and supporting documentation.
• Assist with pulling LACES data and reports.
• Maintain and update the SkillUP Mississippi website.
• Manage OAE social media accounts and content.
• Maintain program records and provide administrative support.
• Correspond with high school equivalency testing sites and monitor sites as needed.

Job description

Program Specialist for Adult Education Program Support in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9063-0291-20261103HDS

0291 - COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES BOARD

Opening Date

11/03/2026

11/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$55,000.00

$65,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB) provides leadership, coordination, and support to Mississippi’s 15 community colleges. The agency is committed to advancing educational opportunities, workforce development, and student success through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and responsible stewardship of resources. MCCB plays a vital role in preparing a skilled workforce, expanding access to quality education, and strengthening Mississippi’s economic future.

Characteristics of Work

The employee provides coordinated programmatic, administrative, logistical, and technical support to the Assistant Executive Director of Adult Education and High School Equivalency; the Assistant Director of Adult Education for WIOA Compliance; the Assistant Director of Adult Education for Grants and Special Programs; and the Director of Training and Professional Development for Career and Technical and Adult Education. The position reports directly to the Assistant Executive Director of Adult Education and High School Equivalency.The employee supports the effective implementation of statewide adult education, high school equivalency, career and technical education, WIOA Title II grant, compliance, data, professional development, monitoring, and special-program activities. The position coordinates assignments and follow-up across functional areas; maintains accurate and complete records; assists with communications, reports, meetings, training events, and site visits; and helps ensure that deadlines, deliverables, and required documentation are completed. The employee exercises sound judgment and initiative within assigned responsibilities but does not replace the approval, supervisory, fiscal, compliance, or policy-making authority of the Assistant Executive Director or Assistant Directors.This is a Full-Time position in the Programs Division.

Core Duties

• Document monitoring visits and track follow-up items.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, webinars, and training.
• Record webinars and upload materials to Canvas.
• Check training materials for ADA accessibility.
• Prepare requisitions and supporting documentation.
• Assist with pulling LACES data and reports.
• Maintain and update the SkillUP Mississippi website.
• Manage OAE social media accounts and content.
• Maintain program records and provide administrative support.
• Correspond with high school equivalency testing sites and monitor sites as needed.

Examples Of Work

• Coordinates calendars, work plans, deadlines, assignments, and follow-up activities for Adult Education Division initiatives, ensuring responsible staff are informed of upcoming requirements and that supporting materials are organized and available.
• Assists with the preparation, compilation, formatting, proofreading, and routing of correspondence, reports, presentations, guidance, meeting materials, grant documents, monitoring tools, and other internal and external deliverables.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for statewide meetings, trainings, conferences, webinars, monitoring visits, technical-assistance sessions, and partner meetings, including scheduling, registration, materials, attendance records, evaluations, travel coordination, and post-event follow-up.
• Supports WIOA compliance and accountability activities by assisting with desk reviews, monitoring preparation, document collection, data validation, report production, and follow-up on identified technical-assistance or program-improvement needs.
• Supports the Mississippi High School Equivalency Program by maintaining program files, assisting with communications to approved testing centers, test administrators, and vendors, tracking routine submissions, and coordinating materials and follow-up consistent with established procedures.
• Participates in local program monitoring, technical-assistance visits, professional-development events, conferences, workgroups, and meetings; documents decisions, action items, and follow-up responsibilities. Frequent in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel are requirements of this position.
• Maintains strong and coordinated working relationships with Adult Education staff, other MCCB offices, community colleges, WIOA core partners, state agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders to support seamless services and effective program implementation.
• Handles program information with accuracy, discretion, and appropriate confidentiality; represents MCCB professionally in communications, demeanor, and the daily discharge of duties.
• Manages and maintains the Office of Adult Education’s social media accounts.
• Manages the SkillUP Mississippi website and correspondence with the Digital Support Specialist for all MCCB/Adult Education website changes and updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

Strong organizational and project-coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain detailed records, meet deadlines, and follow tasks through completion. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate correspondence, reports, meeting materials, and presentations for diverse audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom; experience with Google Workspace, learning-management systems, or data-management systems is preferred. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, applicable adult education and workforce laws, regulations, policies, and program requirements, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II - Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. Ability to work collaboratively across functional areas while also working independently, exercising sound judgment, protecting confidential information, and seeking guidance when an issue requires policy interpretation or approval. Ability to provide professional customer service and work effectively with community colleges, local adult education providers, state agencies, vendors, partners, and members of the public. Frequent in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel are requirements of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4-7 years of experience. — Agency Preferred Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, public administration, business administration, workforce development, communications, or a closely related field, and at least two (2) years of directly related experience in program coordination, adult education, workforce development, grants, compliance, data management, training, or administrative program support.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201