Grant Manager/Liaison

State of Mississippi employment offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments.
• Wellness Benefits: Annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible.
• Life Insurance: Term life insurance policy with coverage equal to two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum of $100,000.
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax spending accounts for childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: 15 days per year for military training in accordance with federal law.
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement Programs: Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested after 8 years of employment. Both employee and agency contribute.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plan opportunities.
• State Credit Union: Eligibility to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union with special savings and borrowing plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
• Career Development and Training: Management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and membership in professional organizations.
• Promotional Opportunities: Eligibility for promotional opportunities within state government after 6 months of service, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, provided funds are available within the agency.

Qualifications

Please indicate your relevant experience and highest level of education completed:

• Years of relevant experience (options range from no experience to more than 10 years).
• Highest level of education completed (options range from none to Doctorate Degree).