Community Planner

Jackson State University is seeking a full-time Community Planner for its Community Engagement Department in Jackson, MS. Responsibilities include overseeing office operations, managing supplies, coordinating meetings, planning community activities, and maintaining budgets. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care and paid time off.
Location : JSU Main Campus, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 210321
College/Division: Community Engagement
Opening Date: 03/19/2025

Description
The Department of Community Engagement is accepting applications for its Community Planner position.

Examples of Duties
• Oversee daily office operations and ensure that office processes run smoothly.
• Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as needed.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs of office equipment.
• Organize and schedule meetings and appointments.
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
• Develop and maintain a filing system.
• Handle office-related inquiries and provide general support to visitors.
• Plan Community Engagement activities, such as Crop Drop, Garden Events, and stakeholders' meetings.
• Manage office budget and expenditures; reviews documents for edits.
• Implement and maintain office procedures and policies.
• Liaison with facility management vendors, including cleaning, catering, and security services.
• Manages Community Engagement websites and social media accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, public administration, community design, geography, urban studies, economics, sociology, architecture or a related field.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Specialist degree
• Ph.D
• G.E.D.
• Juris Doctorate

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Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?
• Yes
• No

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