Coordinator, TRiO STEM-H

Coordinator, TRiO STEM-H

Job no: 510639

Position type: Full-Time 12-Month

Department: 440601 - Holmes Center for Student Success

Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS

Categories: Professional

Position Open Date: May 19 2026


Position Function:

The Coordinator for TRiO STEM provides support and instruction to limited-income, first-generation college students in STEM fields. The Coordinator develops and administers programming to meet the needs of the TRIO STEM program participants. This individual also offers learning skills and study strategies to assist students in their academic endeavors.

Salary Grade : 13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Determine eligibility for participation in the program by reviewing the applicant's income, first-generation, and/or disability status.
2. Process student applications to ensure information is complete and maintain a database of TRiO STEM participants' information.
3. Create, develop, and implement career-readiness workshops/events/ field trips in STEM fields.
4. Assist in planning and coordinating STEM educational program activities for all participants.
5. Provides comprehensive academic, personal, STEM Careers, and financial aid counseling to each project participant.
6. Maintain STEM resources for students through program offices that include, but are not limited to, academic tutoring, research presentations, postsecondary preparation, financial literacy, academic advising, disciplinary resources, and FAFSA preparation assistance.
7. Monitors and document the academic progress of participants as they matriculate each semester.
8. Assists with TRiO Annual Performance Report and other grant maintenance, as needed.
9. Work collaboratively with other units on campus to create specialized academic initiatives, provide advocacy, expand awareness of services, and build a support network for TRiO STEM students.
10. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student ambassadors.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Received: Receives supervision from the Executive Director/Project Director
Given: Full supervisory responsibility to Graduate Assistant of TRIO STEM - H

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a field/discipline related to the position
Experience (yrs.): One year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Substitution allowed:
Any equivalent combination of related experience and/ or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Education or other field/discipline related to the position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Experience working with students.
2. Ability to manage co-curricular activities and/or academic support programs.
3. Ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data.
4. Prioritizes tasks and delegates effectively.
5. Ability to use a variety of database and spreadsheet programs.
6. Ability to lead high-impact initiatives from conception to implementation.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage/coordinate multiple tasks.
8. Independent, self-starter with strong work ethic.
9. Excellent verbal and written skills.
10. Excellent presentation skills.
11. Ability to oversee and direct staff.
12. Demonstrated strong commitment to the mission of the Division of Access, Opportunity and Success.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. No unusual physical requirements. Requires limited lifting of files and records and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
2. Frequent- External imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficulty to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotion issues or stress on a regular basis.
3. Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
4. Ability to occasionally work weekends and long hours.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:

Applicants must apply online at

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

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, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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Advertised: May 19 2026 Central Daylight Time

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