SBCJC POLICIES

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

Section 5:

Staff Positions

Title:

Deputy Executive Director for Programs and

Accountability

Initial Date of Adoption:

February 15, 2013

Reference:

Revision Date:

Section:

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DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Characteristics of Work:

This is an administrative position which involves highly professional oversight and management of the programmatic and

accountability functions for the Board and the Community College System, including Academic and Student Affairs, Workforce,

Career, and Technical Education, Research and Effectiveness, Information Technology, Resource Development and the

Mississippi Virtual Community College. The incumbent in this position must exercise sound judgment in a dynamic environment

with conflicting priorities requiring a high degree of teamwork, flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, and tact. 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. Work is subject to the direction and review of the Executive

Director, to whom the incumbent is responsible and with whom he/she works closely.

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.

Provides support and assistance, as needed, to the Executive Director in all matters related to the discharge of the duties

of that office;

Serves in an advisory capacity, as needed, to the Executive Director;

Supervises and directs staff responsible for Academic and Student Affairs, Workforce, Career, and Technical

Education, Research and Effectiveness, Information Technology, Resource Development and the Mississippi Virtual

Community College;

Ensures close coordination and communication with the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director for Finance

and Administration, and the Board, on all matters relevant to the operations of the Agency;

Represents the Agency and the System, as needed, on program and accountability issues in national and state policy

discussions;

Coordinates Agency strategic planning activities to ensure successful implementation;

Builds and nurtures relationships with the Colleges, State Agencies, and other strategic partners to ensure the

cultivation and continuation of strong partnerships, relationships, and connections;

Serves as the research liaison on all external data requests submitted to the Mississippi Association of Community and

Junior Colleges (MACJC);

Conducts or assists in enrollment audits of the various community and junior colleges; and

10.

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum Requirements

A doctorate from a regionally accredited college or university and five years of professional administrative experience, preferably

in a community college setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand and

synthesize complex issues. The ability to speak effectively before diverse groups of constituents. The ability to read and interpret

written information, such as federal and state policy and regulations. The ability to keep meticulous records and write detailed

reports and correspondence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.