Associate Director

Jackson State University

Associate Director

The Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Science is accepting applications for its Associate Director position.

Examples Of Duties

Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations, workflows, and program staff.
Grant & Financial Oversight: Oversee federal grant lifecycles, budgets, and compliance.
Agency Reporting & Compliance: Manage federal deliverable schedules, compile project updates and submit formal annual/final reports to agencies.
Partnership Development: Foster strategic relationships across academia, government, and industry.
STEM Initiatives: Lead summer institutes, student pipelines, and mentorship programs
Conference Leadership: Organize academic workshops, technical symposia, and interagency events.

Typical Qualifications

15+ Years Leadership: Extensive experience directing complex programs and operations.
Federal Grant Management: Experience in managing major grants from federal US agencies (DoD, NSF, DOE).
Compliance & Finance: Expertise in federal funding regulations, budget forecasting, and award management.
Partnership Building: Experience in managing multi-institutional networks across academia, government, and industry.
Program Execution: Experience in leading STEM outreach, student training programs, and academic symposia.
Academic Credentials: M.S. degree in Education or related field.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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