Head of Programme Management

Program ManagerThis Program Manager position will plan and implement the FFA program (middle/high school) for the state of Mississippi. This individual may also coordinate a team as necessary to complete the program and project needs. The program and projects are education related and will require working with middle and secondary schools, teachers and students. Work in a cross-functional work team environment where multiple priorities and deadlines must be managed simultaneously; There is extensive travel involved with this job and working with the state officers of FFA.The individual will be required to work with the Head of DREC and other faculty to achieve the project goals and deliverables. Manage online conference registration.Guide and support district personnel across Mississippi in developing and strengthening partnerships with Agriculture business and industry and teachers.Create promotional materials about FFA for posting to the MDE website.Coordinate with the MDE Student Organization Director to manage the FFA student organization bank account with income and disbursements in accordance with MDE student organization financial procedures.Meet bi-monthly, or as needed, with MDE Student Organization Director.Serves in a support role to all divisions within the RCU.Must work independently to lead projects from beginning to end.Must plan and lead meetings, workshops, and presentations necessary for project completion. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in education at the secondary level, post-secondary level and/or working in career and technical education program development.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree and/or five years' experience working in education-related organizations in administration, training, curriculum. or project management activities.Strong ability to work autonomously and independently to manage project. Experience with planning and managing project budgets and reporting. Ability to organize and manage projects and prepare a written plan with objectives, actions, milestones, budgets, timelines, success measurements, and evaluation methods. Ability to anticipate barriers to project completion; plan and manage contingencies. Ability to write grants and proposals for external funding. Experience with online learning management systems is a plus. Knowledge of education trends in the areas Academic Standards, Career Pathways, leadership, 21st century skills, and college and career readiness. Requires no heavy lifting, and most work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. It would require loading/unloading vehicle of education material used for any training(s) or conference(s). Requires moderate to extensive travel with some overnight stays. Travel to schools in Mississippi and visit to out-of-state partner organizations and schools. Apply online and submit a resume, cover letter, and the complete contact information for at least 3 references.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.In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.