Position Function:
The position implements the project of the Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition (MTFC). Two primary functions of the position include serving as a liaison to the community and completing all aspects of the grant goals and objectives.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition & Health Promotion has academic, research and extension education missions within the traditions of land-grant universities. The Department has faculty with expertise in biochemistry, nutrition/dietetics, food science, and/or health promotion disciplines. The Department offers B.S., M.S., M.P.H., and Ph.D. degrees and currently has approximately 550 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate students. A hallmark of the Department is its success in preparing undergraduates for medical school, dental school, veterinary school, and other biomedical professional and/or graduate programs.
Anticipated Appointment Date:
October 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Completes all grant objectives as set forth by the funders of the Mississippi Tabacco Free Coalition (MTFC).
2. Contacts all coalition members and conducts meetings as required by the granting agency.
3.Plans, implements, and evaluates the project as required by the granting agency.
4.Provides updated best practice resources to all constituents.
5.Supports planning, implementation, and evaluation of trainings associated with the grant.
6.Records budget expenses on the project in accordance with MSU Policy.
7.Creates schedule and fosters programs and presentations for grant objectives which can include awareness, education cognitive-behavioral skill development, norms clarification, and motivational enhancement.
8.Provides trainings and presentations as documented by the granting agency.
9.Participates in staff meetings and specific periodic general health education programming that is provided to employees as needed.
11.Participates in required divisional activities and programs as necessary.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field.
Substitutions: No Substitutions Allowed.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• Advanced writing and editorial skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Apply online with resume, cover letter, and three professional references.
Screening Date:
September 29, 2025, until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
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.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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