Project Director, BRIDGE Program

Job Title

Project Director, BRIDGE Program

Working Title

Project Director, BRIDGE Program

Position Type

Administrative

Department

Grants and Contracts

Posting Number

201201747

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Benefit Eligible

Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track

Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis

12 month

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Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

The director coordinates, plans, and directs activities for the BRIDGE Program that will aid small businesses in training and preparing proposals to take advantage of local, state, and federal contracting opportunities; provide virtual and technical assistance to potential and existing businesses in utilizing software, e.g., QuickBooks, and equipment that maximizes the business owner’s economic potential; assist in the development of sound credit enhancement and repair training to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; adhering to project time frames, funding limitations, procedures, and staffing requirements; overseeing budget and ensuring financial accountability; developing work plans and staffing each phase of the project, and assigning project personnel; working with staff to assign duties, responsibilities; recognizing and solving potential problems; reviewing status reports prepared by project personnel and implementing changes as needed; preparing project reports for various stakeholders; researching grant funding sources; developing grant proposals; networking with local, state and national agencies for future program development.

Qualifications

The project director must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and five (5) years of business development and technical assistance experience. Applicant must have proven experience in managing complex projects and executing projects on time and on budget. Must work independently and with minimal supervision. Must possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem solving are a must.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Applicant should have proven experience in leading small businesses from startups, business expansion to next levels in business, and competing in the technology-based global society; applying for and utilizing resources from agencies such as the Small Business Development Administration(SBA), United States Department of Aquiculture (USDA), Mississippi Development Authority (MDA); knowledge and experience in applying for local, state, and federal contracts and procurement, navigating SBA, MDA, and financial institutions; managing complex projects and executing projects on time and on budget. The applicant must work independently and with minimal supervision. Must possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills. Must be proficient with MS office applications, video and remote conferencing, social media integration techniques, and professional training and conferences using zoom/duo/google meet, etc., and familiar with business software and technology

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

09/11/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Letter of Reference 1

Optional Documents