Executive Support Specialist Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Executive Support Specialist

Salary
$33,600.00

• $50,450.00 Annually
  Location 25
• HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9026-0411-20250424HS
Department
0411

• MDA-MISSISSIPPI

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Opening Date
04/29/2025
Closing Date
5/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$33,600.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$50,450.00
About the Agency
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state’s lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association.

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state’s lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association.

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state’s lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association.
About the Position

Characteristics of Work:

This is a state-service position. The Executive Support Specialist will provide executive-level administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer. This position is crucial in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the agency and with external stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide personnel support and general accounting services including but not limited to booking and completing travel vouchers.
• Maintain the calendar for Chief Operating Officer and/or other executive level personnel.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings for supervisor.
• Coordinate internal and external communications.
• Represent the agency to the public.
• Prepare materials for Board meetings.
• Make independent decisions regarding the dissemination of all information.
  What you’ll need to be Successful
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4-6 years of experience.
No available description
Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm

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