MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

Title: Director of Career and Technical Education

Initial Date of Adoption : January 2004

Reference:

Revision Date: December 18, 2009; June 21, 2013; December 11, 2015; July 13, 2018

Code Number: 5.21 Page: 2 of 2

4. Serves as a liaison with the RCU and community colleges to: a. Ensure the development, periodic review, and revision of postsecondary CTE assessments, aligned with postsecondary CTE curriculum; b. Ensure seamless articulations from secondary to postsecondary CTE programs. 5. Responsible for the Accreditation of Practical Nursing Programs for the State of Mississippi, including: a. Working with the MS Council of Directors of Practical Nursing Programs to periodically review and revise the Articulation Guidelines; b. Ensuring consistent implementation of the Guidelines as they pertain to new program approvals and existing program accreditation visits. c. Coordinating the scheduling of accreditation visits and the composition of the accreditation teams. d. Assisting the Team leaders with the final accreditation reports, for approval by the MCCB. e. Ensuring the development and implementation of improvement plans, as dictated by accreditation findings. 6. Represents MCCB in professional dress, demeanor in daily discharge of duties. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: A master’s degree (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited college or university and three years related work experience in Career and Technical Education. Demonstrated leadership in the implementation and evaluation of innovative career-technical and/or workforce development initiatives. Excellent decision-making skills, including those involved with conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation. Incumbent must be able to work well under pressure, prioritize and plan work activities in order to meet multiple deadlines, manage time effectively, and work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals. Willingness to work nights and weekends, as necessary, to ensure continuous service delivery to our customers (students, faculty, and colleges). Advanced analytical and organizational skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Effective oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Substitution Statement:

A Bachelor’s degree with seven years of directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.