MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Director of Communications and Legislative Services

Initial Date of Adoption: May 20, 2011

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Revision Date: May 17, 2013

Code Number: 5.15

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

Characteristics of Work:

This is a highly professional position that requires the individual to possess both knowledge of media sources with the ability to reach the appropriate markets and a broad knowledge or the ability and commitment to acquire such knowledge of the MCCB system. The individual creates, develops, coordinates, and manages communications and informational materials that present all MCCB programs and initiatives to a varied audience and reflect and record the image of the entire system as it exists and as it transforms. Additionally, the Director of Communications and Legislatives Services serves as a registered lobbyist during the legislative session. The individual tracks legislation, attends various legislative related meetings throughout the year, and keeps the MCCB staff, board members, and community college presidents updated on all legislation affecting the community colleges. The individual works closely with the MCCB executive director, MACJC, and the Mississippi Legislature on all legislative issues.

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.

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Create (print and non-print) statewide media initiatives; Design and write monthly agency newsletter; Write press releases supporting MCCB activities;

Write presentation and promotional materials to support the MCCB staff;

Network with community college public relations staffs to acquire best practices and other articles;

Design publications as needed;

Create working relationships with print and non-print media; Organize and manage public information program;

Assist media with inquiries relating to functions of the agency and community colleges; Write annual five-year Strategic Plan for both the agency and community colleges;

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Write and distribute Annual Report;

Create Legislative Budget books to be used during the budget hearing and legislative session;

13. Assist with all legislative duties including but not limited to tracking bills relating to community colleges, attending committee meetings, and communicating legislative positions to key groups; 14. Coordinate Phi Theta Kappa day at the Mississippi Capitol; 15. Maintain the agency Policies and Procedures Manual; 16. Update agency website as needed; 17. Assist with constituent issues; and 17. Engage in other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, public policy, business, or any other appropriate field with work experience related to writing, production and managing public relations responsibilities. Related experience and/or education may be substituted equally.