STEM Project Director/Career Navigator (Part-time)

Position Title: STEM Project Director/Career Navigator (Part-time) Department: Federal Programs Immediate Supervisor's Title: Director of Research, Assessment, and Strategic Initiatives & Director of Federal Programs Positions Supervised: Term of Position: Part-time/Grant Funded through September 2027 Position Description:(primary functions) Provides day-to-day program leadership and career navigation for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Disciplines. The position coordinates a Summer Camp, STEM activities, student career and transfer services, internships, partnerships, participant documentation, staff assignments, and progress toward approved grant objectives. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree from an accredited institution in education, counseling, career services, STEM, business, public administration, higher education, or a related field. Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in student services, career development, grant-funded programs, workforce development, higher education, or a related area preferred. Experience coordinating internships, career programming, academic/transfer advising, or employer/university partnerships preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide operational oversight for student activities and ensure implementation remains aligned with approved goals, SMART objectives, timelines, and institutional procedures. Coordinate proposed professional development and partnership activities with Alcorn State University, Tougaloo College, other organizations, and STEM professionals. Provide STEM career exploration, career planning, transfer guidance, academic advising, internship preparation, and follow-up services to participating students. Develop internship placement criteria; recruit and communicate with STEM employers and host sites; prepare and match students; monitor placements; and maintain required agreements, timesheets, evaluations, and completion records. Coordinate STEM career and educational exposure experiences, including university, industry, research, and other approved field experiences. Monitor student progress and maintain accurate enrollment, eligibility, attendance, stipend, internship, Summer Academy, advising, and follow-up documentation. Supervise or coordinate assigned personnel and support role clarity, schedules, performance expectations, and collaborative service delivery. Collect and organize evidence needed to document participation, completion, learning gains, student support, and progress toward performance measures. Participate in quarterly objective reviews, identify implementation concerns, and assist with corrective actions and continuous improvement. Ensure student payments and program participation supports are tied to documented eligibility and participation requirements. Perform other grant-related duties and reporting consistent with the approved scope and institutional policies. Engage in meetings with students. Reviews timesheets and will be responsible for other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Part-time, office-based position requiring 24--30 hours per week during regular business hours.