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Intermittent Worker

• 511032

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193602 - CAVS Extension

• Intermittent Worker

• Intermittent Worker

• Research - RES

Positions are available within MSU’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E) main office located in Canton, MS. CAVS-E is an engineering outreach center focused on supporting advanced manufacturing and innovation across Mississippi. The center works directly with industry, state entities, and educational partners to improve manufacturing competitiveness through professional development training, on-site technical assistance projects, and technology adoption. CAVS-E drives economic growth by helping manufacturers across Mississippi solve real-world challenges, expand their capabilities, and innovate for the future. Interns at CAVS Extension contribute to real-world engineering and manufacturing projects that support industry across Mississippi. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting and make a meaningful impact.

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Flight Operations Technician I, II, III, or Senior

• 510123

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 193700 - ASSURE

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Research - RES

The UAS Flight Operations Technician supports the delivery of ASSUREd Safe’s national UAS training and credentialing program. This position provides instruction in both ground school and flight operations, conducts learner evaluations, and ensures all course activities comply with ASSURE, MSU, FAA, and FEMA guidance. The Flight Operations Technician I represents the program at training sites across the country and contributes subject-matter expertise to ongoing course development, recertification, and quality improvement efforts. The Flight Operations Technician II supports and leads delivery of ASSUREd Safe’s national UAS training and credentialing programs with increased operational responsibility and independence. This role serves as a senior instructor and lead flight operator for complex training environments, supports compliance and authorization requirements, and contributes to course execution, logistics, and quality assurance across multiple training sites. The Technician II applies advanced judgment within established frameworks and supports junior technicians in safe, compliant flight operations. The Flight Operations Technician III is a fully competent, independent professional responsible for leading ASSUREd Safe flight training operations nationwide. This role plans and executes complex training missions, ensures compliance across multiple regulatory frameworks, oversees instructor currency and performance, and serves as a primary operational interface with federal, state, and partner organizations. The Technician III exercises independent judgment and adapts standard practices to meet evolving training and operational needs.

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School Psychology Fellow

• 511010

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 054100 - CounselHEdEdPsyFound (CHEF)

• Support Staff

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Academic Affairs-College of Education - AED

The School Psychology Program at Mississippi State University seeks applicants to join as a school psychology intern, beginning Fall 2026. This year will be a one-year, grant-funded internship position.

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Senior Treasury Services Assistant

• 511027

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 450200 - Office of the Controller/Treasurer

• Support Staff

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Division of Finance and Administration - BSA

The purpose of the Treasury Services Assistant position is to provide administrative support to the Treasury Services section of the Office of the Controller and Treasurer through taking necessary measures to safeguard the University's financial assets and ensuring timely disbursement to employees, students and vendors.

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Intermittent Worker

• 511031

• Lowndes County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193602 - CAVS Extension

• Intermittent Worker

• Intermittent Worker

• Research - RES

The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E), satellite site at EMCC’s Communiversity, located in Columbus, MS, is focused on providing engineering training and technical assistance to manufacturing-related industries. Major activities include teaching professional development workshops, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Problem Solving, among others, and conducting on-site engineering projects.

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Client Experience Coordinator

• 511019

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 185370 - CVM Development

• Professional

• Part-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

The Client Experience Coordinator is responsible for enhancing the overall experience of clients interacting with the College of Veterinary Medicine, ensuring consistent, compassionate, and service-oriented engagement across the clinical environment. This role supports a culture of excellence in service delivery and helps strengthen relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the broader community. This position includes promotion and support of the Coat of Excellence program, advancing recognition and reinforcement of exemplary service. This is a 50% appointment (approximately 20 hours per week) with an expected standard schedule of 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Administrative Assistant I

• 510935

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 011300 - Animal & Dairy Science

• Support Staff

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, clerical, financial, and operational support to the Department Head, Associate Department Head, faculty, staff, and students within the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. This position is responsible for coordinating daily office operations, maintaining departmental records, supporting business and financial activities, assisting with personnel and student-related processes, and serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The Administrative Assistant helps ensure the efficient and professional operation of departmental programs, teaching, research, extension, and outreach activities.

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Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee, I, II, or Sr

• 511011

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 185450 - CVM LARAC

• Support Staff

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

The Laboratory Animal Technician will serve as a member of a team to provide basic animal care and husbandry for a wide range of animals used in research, teaching and for client animals. This position may also include supervision of student workers.

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Veterinary Assistant

• 511012

• Rankin County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 184200 - Animal and Emergency Referral Center

• Support Staff

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

To assist the veterinary care team in provision of animal care and treatment for a wide range of animals used in search, teaching and/or client-owned animals.

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Director, Mississippi Cyber Initiative

• 511006

• Biloxi, MS

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 440900 - Vice President for Research

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Research - RES

The Director of the Mississippi Cyber Initiative (MCI) serves as the chief executive responsible for advancing statewide cybersecurity strategies through collaboration among academia, industry, federal and state government, the Department of War, law enforcement, and private-sector partners. Reporting to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, the Director provides strategic vision, executive leadership, and operational oversight for a comprehensive university-led cybersecurity initiative, positioning Mississippi as a leader in cybersecurity, technology innovation, workforce development, applied research, and economic development. The Director, working with the Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation, also assists with executive oversight for the Mississippi Cyber & Technology Center (MCTC), the operational headquarters of the MCI, and leads its continued growth as a statewide hub for cyber operations, workforce development, digital forensics, research, technology commercialization, and public-private collaboration. Working collaboratively with university leadership, Keesler Air Force Base, government agencies, military partners, institutions of higher education, and private industry, the Director develops and advances a statewide cybersecurity ecosystem that strengthens Mississippi's cyber capabilities while supporting national security, innovation, and economic growth. This position will be stationed at the Mississippi Cyber & Technology Center in Biloxi, MS.

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Associate Professor or Professor and Head

• 511007

• Riley Campus - Meridian, MS

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313223 - School of Health Professions

• Faculty

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

The Department of Health Service Psychology in the School of Health Professions at Mississippi State University invites applications for a twelve-month administrative appointment as Associate or Full Professor & Head of the Department of Health Service Psychology. As a newly established department and school, we are dedicated to shaping the future of health service psychology, education and research. The Department of Health Services Psychology currently houses the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Combined Health Service Psychology program and the MSU- Meridian Mental and Behavioral Health Clinic. We seek a dynamic and visionary leader with a strong academic and research background in health service psychology and with academic and/or clinical leadership experience to guide our department toward excellence.

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Program Manager

• 510761

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 061700 - Mechanical Engineering

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University seeks a full-time, twelve-month Program Manager to lead workforce development and training initiatives within the Innovation Design and Engineering Educational Laboratory (IDEELab), with primary responsibility for the America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) Machining Program. The Program Manager will serve as the operational and technical lead for the development, implementation, and expansion of advanced manufacturing and machining workforce development programs. This position will oversee curriculum deployment, hands-on training delivery, industry engagement activities, partner coordination, workforce certifications, and outreach initiatives supporting students, industry professionals, educators, military personnel, and community stakeholders throughout Mississippi and Tennessee. The successful candidate will coordinate workforce development projects, manage ACE Hub activities, support community college and high school spoke locations, cultivate industry partnerships, and contribute to the growth of Mississippi State University's advanced manufacturing ecosystem. The position will work closely with faculty, industry partners, government agencies, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to strengthen manufacturing talent pipelines and support national workforce priorities. In addition to leading ACE Machining activities, the Program Manager will support a variety of IDEELab workforce development, research, outreach, and industry engagement initiatives that advance the mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Bagley College of Engineering.

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Program Manager

• 510760

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 061700 - Mechanical Engineering

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University seeks a full-time, twelve-month Program Manager to lead the Mississippi State METAL Hub Mobile STEM Initiative within the Innovation Design and Engineering Educational Laboratory (IDEELab). The Program Manager will serve as the operational and programmatic lead for a statewide mobile advanced manufacturing and STEM education platform designed to deliver hands-on workforce development experiences directly to K-12 students, educators, and communities throughout Mississippi. This position will oversee mobile trailer operations, curriculum development, outreach programming, event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and workforce development activities supporting the state's future manufacturing talent pipeline. The successful candidate will coordinate school visits, industry engagement activities, educator workshops, summer programs, public outreach events, workforce development demonstrations, and mobile training deployments. The position will work closely with K-12 schools, community colleges, industry partners, workforce organizations, government agencies, and economic development entities to expand awareness of advanced manufacturing careers and educational opportunities. In addition to leading the METAL Mobile STEM Initiative, the Program Manager will support IDEELab workforce development, outreach, recruiting, and industry engagement activities that advance the mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Bagley College of Engineering.

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Program Manager

• 510759

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 061700 - Mechanical Engineering

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University seeks a full-time, twelve-month Program Manager. This staff position will report directly to the IDEELab Director and School Director and will serve as the primary coordinator, trainer, and technical lead for the IDEELab’s Americas Cutting Edge Composites program. The Program Manager will serve as the operational and technical lead for the development, implementation, and statewide deployment of composites manufacturing education and workforce training programs. This position will oversee curriculum development, hands-on training delivery, industry engagement, outreach activities, and program expansion efforts supporting students, industry professionals, educators, military personnel, and K-12 participants. The successful candidate will coordinate workforce development projects, manage training logistics, cultivate industry partnerships, support grant-funded initiatives, and contribute to the growth of Mississippi State University's advanced manufacturing ecosystem. The position will work closely with faculty, industry partners, government agencies, and educational institutions to expand workforce readiness programs aligned with national manufacturing priorities. In addition to leading ACE Composites activities, the Program Manager will support a variety of IDEELab research, workforce development, outreach, and industry engagement initiatives that advance the mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Bagley College of Engineering.

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External Relations Coordinator

• 511016

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 440100 - President

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• President - PRS

Under the direction of the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President (the office), the External Relations Coordinator is responsible for participating in the coordination of all events for the office of the President, with primary focus being pre-game and gameday operations and facilitation, as well as other events at the President’s home, on-campus venues, and off-campus facilities.

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Assistant Professor

• 510745

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 038900 - Sociology

• Faculty

• Full-Time 9-Month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

Assistant Professor in Criminology, using either qualitative or quantitative methods. The position requires research and teaching expertise on the criminal justice system or with criminal justice policy. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach Statistics or Theory.

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Assistant Professor

• 510744

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 038900 - Sociology

• Faculty

• Full-Time 9-Month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

Assistant Professor in Criminology, using either qualitative or quantitative methods. All areas of research and teaching expertise will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach Statistics or Theory.

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Admissions Counselor I

• 510964

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 411200 - Enrollment Services

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Academic Affairs - AAA

The function of the Admission Counselor is to represent Mississippi State University to prospective students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff. The Admission Counselor’s foremost responsibility is one of public relations, with this position focusing on the recruitment of freshman students to Mississippi State University. This position will be based on campus and will be a flex AC as we will need this person to not only work with campus visits, academic colleges, student call center but also cover areas as people are out and when there are conflicts.

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Admissions Counselor I

• 510971

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 411200 - Enrollment Services

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Academic Affairs - AAA

The function of the Admission Counselor is to represent Mississippi State University to prospective students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff. The Admission Counselor’s foremost responsibility is one of public relations, with this position focusing on the recruitment of transfer students to Mississippi State University.

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Graphic Designer

• 510988

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 441300 - MS State University Foundation

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Development and Alumni - EXA

The principal purpose this position is to provide graphic design, illustration, and print production for all major marketing and advertising pieces produced for the Division of Development and Alumni.

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Business Manager I

• 510909

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 012600 - Landscape Architecture

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Manages and coordinates the business operations of a department/unit. Performs duties required to maintain and administer departmental budgets; administers staff policies and/or procedures; compiles reports; performs administrative procedures.

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Fiscal Operations Business Manager I, II, III/Senior or Business Manager I, II, III, or Senior

• 510951

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 068800 - Dean of Engineering

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

Provides direction and leadership in the management of fiscal operations and systems of a college, school or division of the University. Directs the financial planning, budgeting, and funding allocation functions for a college or school. Oversees accounting and reporting of all financial matters within the college or school. Works closely with the college or school Dean and senior leadership team to develop the strategic planning, organizational analysis, and long-range plan to ensure alignment within the college of school.

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HVAC Mechanic II

• 510993

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 185900 - CVM Facilities Engineering

• Support Staff

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

Repairing, maintaining, altering, and installing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units and combination heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

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Custodian I or II

• 510991

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 185900 - CVM Facilities Engineering

• Support Staff

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings.

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Communications Specialist

• 510981

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 053700 - NRTC-Nat'l Research Ctr Blindness

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Research - RES

Looking for a communication role where your work truly matters? Join the National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision (NRTC) at Mississippi State University as a Communications Specialist and help promote innovative research, training, and products that support people who are blind or have low vision across the country. The position's primary purpose is to coordinate NRTC communications and marketing efforts, including promoting center activities, research results, products, training, and technical assistance opportunities to a national audience.

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Extension Agent

• 510969

• Clarke County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 019412 - MSU Extension- Clarke County

• Extension Agent
• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MSUES - GEX

The primary responsibility for the Agriculture and Natural Resource (ANR) Extension Agent is to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive education program focused on ANR. Specifically, the Extension Agent will work closely with county citizens, stakeholders and other agencies to provide leadership focused on our natural resources and the agricultural commodities produced in the county including horticulture (both commercial and residential), crop production, forages, cattle, poultry, goats, forestry, and wildlife. Secondary responsibilities include support for programming efforts in Community Resource Development (CRD) and 4-H Youth Development. The Extension Agent will serve as a member of a statewide team and will collaborate with other agents and Extension faculty and specialists to establish effective programming priorities and delivery methods.

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Assistant Professor

• 510122

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 041300 - Management & Information Systems

• Faculty

• Full-Time 9-Month

• Academic Affairs-Business and Industry - ABU

A full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to teach courses in Entrepreneurship for Fall 2027 at the undergraduate and graduate level for the Management & Information Systems Department.

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Assistant Teaching Professor

• 510197

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 041500 - Mkt, Quan Anal & Sup Chain Log

• Faculty

• Full-Time 9-Month

• Academic Affairs-Business and Industry - ABU

The Assistant Teaching Professor is a full-time non-tenure track level and expectation is to teach undergraduate courses and potentially graduate courses if qualified. Participate in service activities and perform research or professional work sufficient to fulfill accreditation requirements.

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Director of Creative Video

• 511005

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 890103 - Athletics - Brand Advancement

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Athletics - PAT

The Director of Creative Video helps lead and guide Mississippi State Athletics' creative video efforts, supporting the development, production, and execution of video content across all sports, while serving as the primary creative lead for the men's basketball program. This position provides leadership for the department's creative video team, ensuring collaboration, alignment, and consistency in the execution of the overall creative vision across Athletics.

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Research Associate

• 510961

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 080300 - FWRC-Wildlife,Fisheries&Aquaculture

• Professional

• Full-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine-Forest Res - AFR

This position will oversee a black bear population study in Oklahoma as a Research Associate in the Carnivore and Population Ecology Lab at Mississippi State University. The successful candidate will perform or oversee all duties, both in the field and laboratory to support this work and be able to independently conduct projects to this end. Because this is a new project, the successful candidate will be responsible for helping design and conduct research activities with a high degree of independence, in collaboration and consultation with the lead PI, collaborators, and state agency biologists. The position will be primarily located at Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS) and requires long-term travel to Oklahoma in the lead up and during the field season (May - August 2027; shared housing available and work vehicle provided). The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to concurrent black bear research in Mississippi and Louisiana. Title level and salary commensurate with qualifications.

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