Executive Director of Human Resources
Mickie Parker serves as the Executive Director of Human Resources. Mickie Parker is committed to empowering and inspiring a diverse community of educators, administrators, and staff at Jackson State University. With a robust background in Human Resources leadership spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors, Parker prioritizes aligning HR functions with institutional missions to drive operational success. Her strategic approach emphasizes fostering inclusivity, growth, and excellence across all facets of university operations.
Joining JSU in October 2020, Parker previously served as the Director of Human Resources for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, where she spearheaded initiatives in performance management, compliance, and employee relations. A proud native of Carthage, Mississippi, Parker earned her Bachelor of Science in educational psychology from Alcorn State University. She is actively engaged in professional development through memberships in the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).