Mississippi Department of Education
Program Specialist III (Office of Grants Management)
Mississippi Department of Education, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
359 North West Street | Jackson, MS | 39205-0771 | Hinds County | mdek12.org Mississippi Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PROGRAM SPECIALIST III OFFICE OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT NON-STATE; TIME LIMITED Salary Range: $43,509.31 - $65,329.24 Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking to employ a Program Specialist III in the Office of Grants Management. This position will have the responsibility of:
• Providing assistance to grants management for the Child Nutrition grant programs. • Reconciling Grant Programs. • Coordinating with program offices in support of the grant programs. • Assisting with the Approval of Request for Funds. • Financial and data reporting relating to USDA food nutrition service programs.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of laws and requirements of grants management. • Experience with Managing federal or state budgets and budgetary reports. • Experience with the statewide accounting system MAGIC - MS Accountability System for
Government Information and Collaboration. • Experience with the Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS). • Experience with the Mississippi Application & Reimbursement System (MARS).
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience.
APPLY
Visit Mississippi State Personnel Board to apply Deadline: October 8, 2025
BENEFITS
mdek12.org/OHR/MDE- Employee-Benefits
INQUIRIES
Michael Gibbons MGibbons@mdek12.org 601-359-3905
PROGRAM SPECIALIST III OFFICE OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT NON-STATE; TIME LIMITED Salary Range: $43,509.31 - $65,329.24 Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking to employ a Program Specialist III in the Office of Grants Management. This position will have the responsibility of:
• Providing assistance to grants management for the Child Nutrition grant programs. • Reconciling Grant Programs. • Coordinating with program offices in support of the grant programs. • Assisting with the Approval of Request for Funds. • Financial and data reporting relating to USDA food nutrition service programs.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of laws and requirements of grants management. • Experience with Managing federal or state budgets and budgetary reports. • Experience with the statewide accounting system MAGIC - MS Accountability System for
Government Information and Collaboration. • Experience with the Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS). • Experience with the Mississippi Application & Reimbursement System (MARS).
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience.
APPLY
Visit Mississippi State Personnel Board to apply Deadline: October 8, 2025
BENEFITS
mdek12.org/OHR/MDE- Employee-Benefits
INQUIRIES
Michael Gibbons MGibbons@mdek12.org 601-359-3905