MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Director, Proprietary Schools and College Registration

Initial Date of Adoption: May 20, 2011

Reference:

Code Number: 5.31

Page: 1 of 1

Revision Date:

DIRECTOR FOR PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE REGISTRATION

Characteristics of Work:

The Director for Proprietary Schools and College Registration serves as the state-level coordinator for proprietary schools. The Director for Proprietary Schools and College Registration reports directly to the Associate Executive Director for Academic and Student Affairs. This administrative position involves highly professional oversight of Proprietary Schools and College Registration.

Examples of Work :

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various tasks performed by the incumbent in this position. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position.

1. Serves as the agency contact for issues or questions related to Proprietary Schools and College Registration; 2. Coordinates and conducts on-site visits for proprietary schools; 3. Responsible for reviewing all application packets for college registration and agent permits and making appropriate recommendations to the Associate Executive Director for Academic and Student Affairs; 4. Responsible for reviewing all faculty credentials in accordance with the Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration (CPSCR) Rules and Regulations; 5. Responsible for reviewing and ensuring the timely and accurate fee payments of proprietary schools; 6. Responsible for maintaining and updating proprietary school and agent databases; 7. Responsible for reviewing state and local media and maintaining relationships with registered proprietary schools, the community/junior colleges and other constituents to identify potentially unregistered proprietary schools; 8. Responsible for reviewing, updating and maintaining CPSCR website information; 9. Responsible for proprietary school registration and renewal process, agent permit process, and update/change process for Proprietary Schools and College Registration; 10. Responsible for reviewing and updating the CPSCR Rules and Regulations, Initial and Renewal Applications, Agent Applications, New Course Applications and New Program of Study Applications; 11. Coordinates and schedules CPSCR bi-monthly meetings; 12. Compiles and maintains financial reports for the CPSCR; 13. Assists the Associate Executive Director for Academic and Student Affairs with legislative issues involving Proprietary Schools and College Registration; and 14. Performs other job related duties as needed and assigned. Minimum Requirements: A master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in a related field with a minimum of five years related experience. Special Experience : Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Advanced analytical and organizational skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent multitasking skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, but possessing the interpersonal skills necessary to work with teams of various personnel and other internal or external constituencies.