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Research Associate I

• 511221

• Miami, FL

• Florida

• 191001 - Northern Gulf Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The primary function of this position will be supporting software development and data analysis within the NOAA ARGO program. This includes supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of NOAA Argo data, from real-time ingestion to the dissemination of research-quality products. Specifically, the selected candidate will develop and maintain high-performance software across multi-language environments to ensure 24/7 operational reliability; implement rigorous documentation standards to ensure system continuity and technical transparency; accelerate the transition of experimental scripts into hardened operational workflows; and uphold international FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles, ensuring all software development meets modern global standards for data integrity and accessibility.

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Intermittent Worker

• 511242

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193602 - CAVS Extension

• Intermittent Worker

• Intermittent

• Research - RES

The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E), located in Canton, 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. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

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Staff Counselor

• 511246

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 410400 - Student Counseling Services

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Student Affairs - STA

The Staff Counselor reports to the Director of MSU Student Counseling Services and serves in the Division of Student Affairs. The Staff Counselor is responsible for providing mental health services including individual, couple, and group counseling and for providing psycho-educational programming and workshops to the campus community. Additionally, the Staff Counselor is responsible for providing crisis intervention and consultation services for students.

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Communications Manager

• 511243

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 440900 - Vice President for Research

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Communications Manager serves within the Office of Research & Economic Development (ORED) and leads the development, coordination, and execution of communications strategies that advance the priorities of the Division of Research. The position is responsible for increasing awareness and understanding of Mississippi State University's research, innovation, and economic development activities among internal and external audiences. Working closely with ORED leadership, Division units, and the MSU Office of Public Affairs, the Communications Manager develops and disseminates strategic communications that highlight the impact, capabilities, and achievements of the university's research enterprise. The position also provides consultation, training, and mentorship to communications staff across Division centers and institutes to promote consistent messaging, effective storytelling, and alignment with divisional and university communication standards.

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

• 511124

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 011100 - Plant and Soil Sciences

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Mississippi State University is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor with a research (70%)/teaching (30%) appointment in corn and small grain agronomics. This position will be a 12-month tenure track appointment with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. For candidates with experience or appointment at the Associate or Full Professor levels, the position may also include co-appointment as The Triplett Corn Promotion Board Professor. This Professorship carries the professorship title, and additional salary stipend and some programmatic support. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with faculty and staff from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences as well as with other departments across campus and other institutions.

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Assistant/Associate Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach

• 511178

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 048806 - Ctr for Entrepreneurship & Outreach

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-Business and Industry - ABU

The Assistant/Associate Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university’s venture development initiatives. This position is responsible for expanding Mississippi State University’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting technology-based startups, growing Bulldog Innovation Labs, managing CoWork at The Hub, co-leading the VentureCatalyst accelerator, and building strong partnerships across the university. The Associate Director serves as a key liaison between faculty, students, researchers, industry partners, and the Office of Technology Management to increase startup outcomes, startup formation, and entrepreneurial engagement across all colleges. This position will play key role in the expansion of the E-Center offerings, including: investment fund, new accelerator programs, and programs that are run jointly with other colleges and departments. This new position will be expected to teach one of two courses per year. Key Performance Indicators • Growth in technology-based startups supported through VentureCatalyst. • Increase in faculty and student participation in entrepreneurship programs. • Expansion and utilization of Bulldog Innovation Labs and CoWork at The Hub. • Increased collaboration with academic colleges and interdisciplinary programs. • Growth in technology spinout companies’ Successful execution of entrepreneurship events, accelerators, and educational programming. • Increased external partnerships, mentors, investors, and ecosystem engagement. • Grant writing and submission

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

• 511218

• Meridian Campus - Meridian, MS
• Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
• Riley Center - Meridian, MS

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313203 - Meridian Healthcare Administration

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

The Mississippi State University Meridian Campus is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for the Department of Healthcare Administration. This is a 9-month, tenure track faculty position.

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Program Assistant

• 511208

• Various locations in Mississippi

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 050405 - CEP-Migrant Ed

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Mississippi Migrant Education Program is a federally funded program geared towards providing migrant students with supplemental education to bridge learning gaps due to the migratory lifestyle. Applicants should be highly self-motivated to provide education services to underserved students in rural areas across the state of Mississippi. The function of the Program Assistant is to support the Migrant Education Program (MEP) through advocacy, outreach, family engagement, and recruitment assistance activities. This position assists migrant children, youth, and families in accessing educational and community resources while promoting awareness of services available through the Migrant Education Program. The Program Assistant assists with identification of potential migrant families and serves as a liaison between migrant families, schools, community organizations, and program staff to help address barriers to educational success.

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Head Start Monitoring Coordinator

• 511199

• MS Gulf Coast

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Monitoring Coordinator manages the program's data and monitoring systems to ensure the accuracy, integrity, analysis, and reporting of program information. This position supports data-informed decision-making, performance management, continuous quality improvement, and program effectiveness by providing meaningful data, performance reports, and technical assistance to leadership and staff.

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Head Start Compliance Specialist

• 511200

• MS Gulf Coast

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring program compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, federal and state regulations, licensing requirements, university policies, and grant requirements. The position supports program accountability by maintaining compliance systems, coordinating internal compliance reviews, tracking corrective actions, preparing for federal monitoring reviews and audits, and promoting adherence to established policies and procedures.

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Extension Program Associate

• 511047

• Jackson County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Encourage and support early care and education providers, families, and children across the state and provide referrals and resources to families.

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Office Associate

• 510974

• Rankin County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Office Associate

• 510933

• Jackson County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Administrative Assistant I

• 510862

• MS Gulf Coast

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative, clerical, and operational support to the Head Start and Early Head Start leadership team to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of program services. This position is responsible for maintaining records and personnel files, coordinating meetings and schedules, supporting purchasing and fiscal processes, preparing reports and correspondence, and assisting with organizational and communication activities that support program compliance and effectiveness. The Administrative Assistant serves as a key resource in maintaining accurate documentation, office organization, and administrative systems while ensuring confidentiality and professional customer service.

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Office Associate

• 510548

• Hinds County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Assistant Cook

• 510393

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook with production/preparation, food purchases, and service of meals in accordance with established United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and State guidelines and standards of nutrition, health, and sanitation. This employee will assist in the planning of nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start students, parents and teachers and perform administrative tasks in support of the food preparation process, including documentation and maintenance of records. Noise level could be moderate to loud in the center and kitchen. Employee must be able to work in close quarters.

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Extension Program Associate

• 510405

• North MS Area

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Encourage and support early care and education providers, families, and children across the state and provide referrals and resources to families.

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Office Associate

• 510038

• Harrison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Office Associate

• 510016

• Harrison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Extension Program Associate

• 509992

• Pearl River County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Encourage and support early care and education providers, families, and children across the state and provide referrals and resources to families.

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Office Associate

• 509945

• Hinds County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Custodian I

• 509781

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Custodian is responsible to assigned locations regarding custodial services operations, supply inventory and ordering of supplies, emergency calls, etc. This is a “safety-sensitive” position.

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Teacher - Head Start

• 509756

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5- year- old children. Position works collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

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Teacher - Early Head Start

• 509794

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

This position is responsible for an Early Head Start classroom. The EHS teacher will attend to the children’s safety and welfare while collaborating with family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

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Floater Assistant Teacher - Head Start

• 509754

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

This position serves as a Floater for a Head Start center. The Floater will work collaboratively with the Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom of children. The Floater also works with a team of other classroom staff and family members to implement curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

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Center Operations Coordinator

• 509753

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

This position serves as a Center Operation Coordinator for the Head Start program. The Center Operation Coordinator serves as the operational lead for the center, ensuring compliance with all program policies/procedures and Head Start, licensing or other regulations.

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Office Associate

• 509755

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Office Associate position follows clearly detailed specific procedures in completing several clerical steps performed in a prescribed or slightly varied sequence, such as coding and filing documents in an extensive alphabetical file; could involve simple posting to individual accounts, opening mail, calculating and posting charges to departmental accounts, operating basic office equipment, computer programs.

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Extension Program Associate

• 509752

• Monroe County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Encourage and support early care and education providers, families, and children across the state and provide referrals and resources to families.

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Office Associate

• 509685

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Assistant Teacher - Head Start

• 509729

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom. The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5- year old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

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