Extension Project Specialist

Job description

Position Function: Within Extension Program and Staff Development, the Extension Project Specialist is responsible working with the team to build the professional, programmatic, and evaluation knowledge and capacity of Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension personnel. This is done through online training modules and courses, webinars, face-to-face workshops, and resource development. The Extension Project Specialist is also involved in conducting needs assessments, managing electronic reporting and training systems, and preparing accountability reports. Salary Grade : 15: 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. Anticipated Appointment Date: May 2026 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provide training and learning opportunities on various program and staff development topics for Extension personnel through face-to-face contact, interactive video, online modules, webinars, and other emerging learning strategies. 2. Develop web-based and printed content to be used in educating...