Program Specialist Supervisor – Director of Administration Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Program Specialist Supervisor

• Director of Administration 
  Salary $61,416.94
• $104,792.66 Annually Location 25
• HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9065-0681-20250307HIN Department 0681

• CHILD

PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date 03/10/2025 Closing Date 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $61,416.94 Agency Maximum Salary $104,792.66 About the Agency The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within the Administration Department, located at the State Office. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi’s at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi’s most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Johnson, Workforce Recruitment at 601-301-8494 or touya.johnson@mdcps.ms.gov About the Position This is a time limited NS-14 position. The Director of Administration oversees all aspects of statewide agency functions related to facilities and property, as well as State Office facility management and administrative support functions. This management position deals with budgeting, maintenance, procurement, purchasing and planning activities that go into agency operations. This position is responsible for the resourcing, safety and security of staff who utilize agency facilities statewide as well as the agency’s Emergency Operations Plan. The Director of Administration will work with the Department of Finance and Administration and the statewide County Boards of Supervisors to ensure adequate and appropriate county allotted space by administering contracts and leases with each County.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the units of Facility Management, Administrative Support and Property Management
• Responsible for the agency’s 83 physical county locations and State Office which includes coordinating and negotiating existing and new leases and subcontracts with Department of Finance and Administration and County Boards of Supervisors for the use of designated office space.
• Implementing and monitoring the agency’s Emergency Operations Plan to ensure continuous services to meet the needs of children and families.
• Supervision and coordination of all State Office Facility Management functions including but not limited to the Mailroom, storage and dock operations, security contracts and cleaning contracts.
• Responsible for statewide property audit and procurement of new property including furniture, fixtures and supplies.
• Handling long-range planning to support future needs and growth of the agency regarding office space allocation.

What you’ll need to be Successful Prior experience as an administration director or equivalent. Outstanding negotiating and decision-making skills. Strong leadership and communication skills. Capacity to juggle multiple demands. Ability to tend to emergencies outside of normal working hours. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience and 2-4 years of supervisory experience.

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