Salary: $47,426.00 - $71,208.00 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9335-0201-#######2HDS
Department: 0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $47,426.00
Agency Maximum Salary: $71,208.00
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Dr. Courtney Van Cleve at ...@mdek12.org.
About the Position: The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking to employ a Continuum Services Representative who will be responsible for organizing, coordinating, and reporting of educator workforce continuum services in the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Teaching and Leading. This candidate must be driven, detail-oriented, a team player and have the ability to communicate in writing and verbally while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines with accuracy.Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:•Assist stakeholder engagement efforts across the Office of Teaching and Leading (OTL) by coordinating scheduling, meeting spaces, food and travel.•Assist internal efficiency by tracking document routing for signatures, organizing work/leave scheduling requests, supporting new hire processes/onboarding, and other administrative functions•as needed.•Organize workflows and projects related to the Divisions of Educator Talent Acquisition, Preparation, Pathway Innovation, Effectiveness, and Professional Development to enhance program continuity and organizational knowledge.•Support processes for maintaining forms, reporting systems, and shared files related to the Mississippi Teacher Residency, Program Reviews, Professional Growth System, Professional Development Services, Elevate Teachers Conference and other OTL efforts.•Operate with a high level of accuracy and discernment/confidentiality around sensitive information.•Work independently within general direction and guidelines yet recognize when to seek assistance.•Manage timelines and deliverables by compiling meeting minutes, addressing next steps, and calendaring key dates/deadlines as needed to complete projects.
What you'll need to be Successful: The candidate must possess exceptional communication, problem solving, relational, and organizational skills. The candidate must have the ability to organize efforts across the Divisions of Educator Talent Acquisition, Preparation, Licensure, Effectiveness, Professional Development, and Innovative Pathways into clear and accurate templates, guidebooks, workflows, and/or filing systems. The candidate must complete related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of experience. **Agency Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferred. Experience as a document controller, project manager, file clerk or executive assistant is preferred. Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
Characteristics of Work
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.###.####.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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