MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Section 5:
Staff Positions
Title:
Technical Specialist for Programs and
Accountability
Initial Date of Adoption:
May 17, 2013
Reference:
Revision Date:
December 11, 2015
Code Number:
5.37
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1 of 1
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST – PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Characteristics of Work:
The Technical Specialist for Programs and Accountability provides support for various programs and areas related to the
programs and accountability function of the Agency, by carrying out duties as assigned by the Deputy Executive Director for
Programs and Accountability; and provide support to Assistant Executive Director for Research and Effectiveness, Director of
Monitoring, and Director of Resource Development.
Examples of Work:
1.
Provide administrative support for the Programs and Accountability Division, such as serving as initial point of contact
for the division, coordinating travel as needed, providing communications support (letters, telephone, electronic),
maintaining calendars, generating reminders as appropriate, and organizing and maintaining files.
2.
Provide support for research, monitoring, and grant writing activities, such as administering and compiling surveys,
processing historical records into electronic format, and providing information to internal and external constituents, as
needed.
3.
Collect data, maintain electronic records, verify eligible recipients, and issue all Statewide Career Readiness Certificates
(CRC), reporting those monthly to the Board.
4.
Coordinate activities for statewide meetings and conferences, such as the Annual Summer Data Conference and quarterly
meetings of the Council of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (CIRE).
5.
Participate in agency enrollment audits and civil rights compliance visits.
6.
Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Executive Director for Programs and Accountability.
Minimum Requirements
Five years of executive level experience in administrative support are required. Ability to work independently, but possessing the
interpersonal skills necessary to work with diverse teams of college and Agency personnel. 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, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also
necessary. Experience with data collection and data management is required. A working knowledge of the community and
junior college system of Mississippi, as well as in organizing and planning meetings and conferences is preferred.