Manager, Community Outreach

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.

About the role

This is a part-time position that reports to the School of Education working with the National Center for School-University Partnership (NCSUP). The role involves designing and leading professional learning programs for K–12 schools, school districts, universities, and other educational organizations, including needs assessment, program development, delivery, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Designs and leads professional learning programs for K–12 schools, school districts, universities, and other educational organizations, including needs assessment, program development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Develops customized training in collaboration with educational partners to address identified priorities, strengthen organizational capacity, and improve educational practice and student outcomes.
• Recruits, coordinates, and manages professional development providers, including consultants, contractors, university faculty, and other subject-matter experts, to ensure high-quality training aligned with NCSUP goals and partner needs.
• Builds and sustains school-university partnerships by serving as the primary liaison for professional learning initiatives, coordinating program logistics and communication, monitoring implementation, and using participant and outcome data to guide continuous improvement.
• Assists with the development of long-range and short-term strategic plans and initiatives to further the growth of the outreach program.
• Develops and monitors organizational and operational policies, procedures, and performance to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Supervises training personnel and develops, monitors, and schedules resources to ensure the completion of professional development activities.
• Serves as the unit liaison among internal and external stakeholder groups, providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Required).
• 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience (Required).
• An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role.

Pay

$83,096.00 - $124,654.40 (prorated based on 50% FTE).