Job Information
University of Southern Mississippi Grant Specialist I in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Grant Specialist I
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Grant Specialist I.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Curriculum and Instruction
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded Yes
Salary Range 52,995.00 - 62,347.00
Pay Grade
E11
Posting Close Date Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position requires extensive, weekly travel in across Mississippi. The ideal candidate has expertise and experience in Early Childhood Education.
Job Summary:
The primary role of a Grant Specialist I is to provide training and coaching toearly childhoodparticipants in grant initiatives. Reporting to the Grant Project Director, this professional will implement key activities of assigned grants and is compliant with grant requirements and regulations. They utilize evidence-based strategies to deliver comprehensive training, enhancing the capacity ofearly childhood participants while also providing targeted coaching using prescribed protocols, ensuring continuous growth and improvement. They supportearly childhoodparticipants’ use of data for decision-making and collaborate with leadership personnel at participating sites/schools. Finally, they assist grant leadership with other grant activities such as assessment, reporting, dissemination, and other assigned duties, driving the success of our grant initiatives. Extensive in-state travel is required weekly.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Principal Investigator, Project Director, and other Specialists to select professional development participants grant initiatives and activities.
Deliver training using evidence-based strategies to enhance the capacity ofearly childhood professional development participants in grant initiatives and activities.
Provide coaching to grantearly childhood participants using prescribed, evidence-based coaching protocols.
Support the use of implementation, intervention, and outcome data to support decision-making by grantearly childhoodparticipants using prescribed protocols.
Collaborate with administrative personnel atearly childhood sites/schools participating in grant initiatives and activities.
Assists with project management, reporting, dissemination, and other duties as assigned to ensure compliance with grant requirements and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, behavioral sciences, or related field. Five years’ experience providing educational or behavioral services to children and youth in PK-12 settings. Relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education. Current, valid Mississippi teaching license or eligibility to attain such license within the first six months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skill in completing tasks and developing materials accurately, on time, and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze and prepare plans, documents, reports, and correspondence accurately and using Standard professional English.
Adept in, or the ability to learn, a variety of technologies and software including (but not limited to) Microsoft Tools (Office, Teams, etc.), Google Apps, Canvas, social media and networking (including Facebook, and Constant Contact), email, Blackboard ALLY, and Webinar platforms.
Must maintain currency on relevant research, professional certifications, and continuing education in the area of academic success for PK12 students.
Exhibit individual initiative and the ability to work independently.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.
Resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for professional development participants.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to be supportive and motivational while working with a diverse population.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion, including operating within FERPA guidelines.
Demonstrates adaptability and persistence while working with professional development participants.
Possesses or can obtain a driver’s license and reliable transportation prior to employment.
Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
Ability to engage in overnight travel as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience presenting to large groups. Experience providing ongoing coaching around evidence-based initiatives. Experience leading meetings. Technology skills including use of Office Suite applications and/or Google Workspace applications.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
