Open Positions
WHEF seeks to recruit, develop, and retain staff members reflecting the full spectrum of the students and families we serve. Diversity, equity, and inclusion among our team are critical to our success and mission. We encourage applications from all interested candidates, including people of color, people from low-income backgrounds, and first-generation college graduates.
WHEF is currently hiring for the following positions:
Assistant Director of Get2College and Outreach (Ocean Springs, MS)
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position presents activities and information related to vision development, skills assessment, career choice, college selection, and financial aid. Also, provides counseling, advisement and general college planning information to Get2College Center visitors, clients, students, parents and/or educators.
LOCATION:
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in counseling or education or related field with one year experience in counseling, education or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Read the full job description here.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: ktrosclair@get2college.org
OR
Get2College Center
ATTN: Kimberly Trosclair
715 Cox Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Assistant Director of Get2College and Outreach (Jackson, MS)
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides counseling, advisement, and general college planning information to Get2College Center visitors, clients, students, parents, and/or educators. Presents activities and information related to vision development, skills assessment, career choice, college selection, and financial aid.
LOCATION:
Jackson, Mississippi
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in counseling or education or related field with one year experience in counseling, education or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Read the full job description here.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: bthomas@get2college.org
OR
Get2College Center
ATTN: Brian Thomas
2616 Lakeward Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Assistant Coordinator GEAR UP Outreach, MS Delta
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides counseling, advisement, presentations, and activities related to college and career planning for students, their families and for educators. This position supports eight identified GEAR UP direct service school districts and provides statewide FAFSA completion, college knowledge and professional development objectives.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in counseling or education or related field with one-year experience in counseling, education, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Read the full job description here.
To apply, please email your letter of interest and cover letter to: Daniela Griffin, Director, North MS Get2College Center at dgriffin@get2college.org.
Director, MS Consortium for Higher Education in Prison
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director for the Mississippi Consortium for Higher Education in Prison provides administrative and project oversight to the MCHEP Steering Committee and any subcommittees that it develops. The Director will work to strengthen, expand, and develop a strategic vision for the consortium with direction and support of the Steering Committee and through the creation of systems and policies related to fiscal management, budgeting, management of interns, coordinating meetings, archives and record keeping. This position is a full-time, grant-funded position for three years contingent on performance, with the opportunity for continued employment depending on future funding. Hiring decisions will be made by the Woodward Hines Education Foundation in consultation with the MCHEP search committee. The Director will be an employee of WHEF and will be expected to comply with WHEF’s personnel policies.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred.
Read the full job description here.
Applicants must send a resume and cover letter to HR@WoodwardHines.org. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2023, 11:59 p.m. CST.
Program Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position directly supports the Chief of Staff and program team in coordination and evaluation of strategic activities aligned with the goals of the Foundation.
LOCATION:
Jackson, Mississippi
EDUCATION:
Associates or bachelor’s degree with four (4) to five (5) years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Read the full job description here.
To apply send a cover letter and resume to HR@woodwardhines.org or via mail to HR at Woodward Hines, P.O. Box 5008, Jackson, MS 39296.
Coordinator of External Training and Partnerships
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the Director of External Training & Partnerships with the strategic planning and aiding with activities, programs, projects, and policy issues that affect college access for educators. This position will strongly focus on supporting training program development expansion and educator capacity building.
LOCATION:
Jackson, Mississippi
EDUCATION:
Master's degree and/or professional certification in higher education, education, counseling, instructional design, or related field with a minimum of three years experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other comparable education and experience combinations will be considered
Read the full job description here.
To apply send a cover letter and resume to HR@Woodwardhines.org or by mail to HR at Woodward Hines, P.O. Box 5008, Jackson, MS 39296.