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Director Mississippi Jumpstart
Location:
University, MS
Description:
Note for Current UM EmployeesCurrent employees must apply internally via connectU : connectu.olemiss.edu Definition of Class This position provides strategic leadership and direction for the MS Jumpstart for Young Children program. The incumbent leads, develops, and implements activities related to the program; provides leadership and direction for program site managers and corps members; develops and implements professional learning opportunities; and oversees program reporting requirements. Examples of Work Performed:Leads the Mississippi Jumpstart for Young Children program across the state. :Fosters and maintains communication and working relationships with key stakeholders in the project, such as partner Institutions of Higher Learning, preschool programs, etc. :Nurtures and supports funding opportunities to sustain the project, as well as assists with budgeting processes and procedures. :Facilitates communication between and among a variety of stakeholders to support Mississippi Jumpstart with a focus on ensuring that more children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed. :Informs and advises stakeholder groups regarding Mississippi Jumpstart progress to include data collection and analysis. :Recruits new partner sites/communities for Mississippi Jumpstart. :Participates in the development of program processes and procedures. :Shapes the overall work of the national Jumpstart organization by providing critical feedback and insights on the program. :Represents Mississippi Jumpstart and serves as a liaison to the national Jumpstart organization. :Utilizes communication strategies and documents developed by the national organization, as well as technical expertise provided by the organization. :Collects, analyzes, and maintains data required by the national organization, as well as other entities. :Oversees and manages statewide curriculum materials. :Participates in Mississippi Jumpstart site manager search processes. :Supports Mississippi Jumpstart site managers across partner locations on a regular basis with consistent communication. :Develops and/or implements professional learning opportunities for Mississippi Jumpstart site managers and corps members. :Provides technical assistance to site managers, as well as other program partners, to ensure the Jumpstart program maintains implementation with strong fidelity. :Conducts site visits at partner community locations and provides feedback and technical assistance based on observations. :Prepares program documents, including reporting requirements across departmental, university, state, and national program levels. :Prepares and publishes reports, news stories, presentations, and literature related to the project. :Writes grants and/or supports grant writing efforts for project sustainability, as well as other fundraising opportunities. :Participates in webinars, conference calls, in:person meetings, conferences, etc., as required by the department, university, partner sites/communities, and other stakeholder groups. :This position requires extensive travel to partner sites. :Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required. Essential Functions These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department. :Provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of the program.:Establishes and implements program goals and objectives.:Develops and implements professional learning opportunities.:Provides leadership and direction for internal and external partners. Minimum Education/Experience Education: Master's Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college or university. AND Experience:Five (5) years of experience related to the above described duties. Substitution Statement: Related expe
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