Strategic Projects & Partnerships Coordinator

Mississippi State University; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University’s School of Health Professions seeks a Project Coordinator to provide administrative, operational, and strategic support across multiple functional areas, including sponsored projects administration, accreditation, communications, donor relations, and events.

The role partners with the Dean, Associate Deans, and program leaders to advance strategic priorities, manage calendars, coordinate committees, and ensure timely execution of major initiatives and compliance

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex projects across multiple functional areas.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in data collection, reporting, and process improvement.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and strategic goals of the School of Health Professions.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup administrative support for the Dean's Office and School leadership, including coordinating schedules, meetings, correspondence, reports, and special projects.
• Assist with preparation and management of agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and follow-up actions for committees and leadership meetings.
• Coordinate and track School-wide projects, ensuring timely completion of objectives and reporting requirements.
• Support faculty and administrators in development, submission, implementation, and monitoring of grants, contracts, and sponsored projects.
• Coordinate with university research administration and compliance offices to ensure adherence to policies and sponsor requirements.
• Maintain records and tracking systems related to proposals, awards, reporting deadlines, budgets, and project outcomes.
• Monitor compliance with university, state, federal, and accreditation-related requirements.

Skills

Complex project management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Data collection

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Level II/III or Senior Bachelor’s with experience

Job description

Mississippi State University’s School of Health Professions seeks a Project Coordinator to provide administrative, operational, and strategic support across multiple functional areas, including sponsored projects administration, accreditation, communications, donor relations, and events.

The role partners with the Dean, Associate Deans, and program leaders to advance strategic priorities, manage calendars, coordinate committees, and ensure timely execution of major initiatives and compliance