MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Director of Adult Education and MS High School Equivalency Program

Initial Date of Adoption: July 1, 1997

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Revision Date: September 17, 2010; February 20, 2015

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DIRECTOR OF ADULT EDUCATION/MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM

Characteristics of Work:

The Director of Adult Education/MS High School Equivalency Program (MHSE) is responsible for providing oversight and direction for the ABE/MHSE program, including but not limited to the following: project approval, coordination, standards development, and support for the State Workforce Development Council. Responsibilities include planning, directing, assessing, and reporting of activities in a manner that assures quality results. The Adult Basic Education (ABE)/ MS High School Equivalency Program (MHSE) director is the person with whom the U.S. Department of Education and the testing vendor have regular contact regarding policies, procedures, issues, and problems.

Adult Basic Education Federally Funded Salary: : *AE10 – 92% *MHSE – 8% * Monthly estimated time

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. Administers the MS High School Equivalency (MHSE) testing and ABE program within jurisdiction in conformity with regulations and federal guidelines from the U.S. Department of Education; 2. Directs overall operation of program; 3. Directs, plans, budgets, and coordinates all financial matters of the program; 4. Designs programs to meet the needs of potential students and examinees; 5. Reviews and approves memoranda of agreement and project applications; 6. Identifies locations for MHSE testing centers at appropriate institutions; 7. Approves test administrators and proctors; 8. Ensures that accurate and complete test and credential records of MHSE examinees are kept; 9. Provides technical assistance to local programs and other agencies delivering services for adults; 10. Provides training for examiners, local ABE directors, instructors, aides, and volunteer tutors; 11. Gathers and reports data for the U.S. Department of Education and MHSE, as requested; 12. Directs all public relations and marketing of the program; 13. Provides local programs information related to ADA and other federal and state accessibility requirements to enhance accessibility of classes.

Minimum Requirements:

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years experience in administration, counseling, testing, or adult education is required. Related experience and/or education may be substituted equally.