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MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Section 5:
Staff Positions
Title:
Associate Executive Director for Academic
and Student Affairs
Initial Date of Adoption:
July 1, 2006
Reference:
Revision Date:
December 19, 2010; June 19, 2015; January 11,
2016
Code Number:
5.16
Page:
1 of 1
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
Characteristics of Work
:
This is professional administrative work that requires providing oversight and direction for the overall management and
coordination of the Academic and Student Affairs Division. The position works with the Deputy Executive Director to create
and develop strategies and activities to enhance the agency’s and the colleges’ ability to deliver quality academic programs and
student support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, directing, and coordinating the academic and student
affairs functions within the agency, as well as assessing and reporting of activities in a manner that assures quality results.
Examples of Work
:
The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various tasks performed by the incumbent in the position. These
examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position.
1.
Provides vision and leadership for a system-wide commitment to student success through academic programs
and student support services;
2.
Serves as a liaison with the MDE, the IHL, and the Colleges on academic and student affairs issues, including
but not limited to retention, graduation, articulation and transfer;
3.
Serves as liaison with the Chief Academic Officers, the Chief Student Affairs Officers, and the 15 public
community colleges in all areas related to academic and student affairs, including but not limited to Uniform
Course Numbering, faculty development, recruiting, advising, and diversity;
4.
Directs and supervises the activities and personnel of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs,
including but not limited to Athletics and Activities, ABE/High School Equivalency, proprietary schools, and
eLearning and Instructional Technology;
5.
Provides agency leadership related to the Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration,
including but not limited to the review of applications and fees, working with the Commission, and acting as
the liaison on all proprietary schools information, complaints and questions;
6.
Provides agency leadership related to the Commission on College Accreditation;
7.
Ensures adherence to MCCB policies and procedures for state-supported academic and student affairs
projects and programs, as well as proprietary schools and athletics where applicable;
8.
Maintains a working knowledge of the state and federal laws applicable to academic affairs, student affairs,
eLearning and instructional technology, financial aid regulations, and proprietary schools;
9.
Maintains broad understanding of current and emerging issues in higher education;
10.
Maintains broad understanding of regional and programmatic accreditation, including SACS-COC, both
nationally and at system institutions and proprietary schools;
11.
Maintains strong and coordinated working relationships with internal staff, including but not limited MSVCC
and Workforce, Career & Technical Education staff, in order to provide seamless instructional and student
support to the colleges;
12.
Maintains a strong working relationship with other state agencies and various external constituents by serving
on various boards, councils, and task forces, including but not limited to the Education Achievement Council
and the ACT Council;
13.
Represents the agency, as needed, through oral and written communications and reports, and serves as agency
point of contact for questions related to academic and student affairs issues;
14.
Conducts or assists in agency enrollment audits, OCR reviews, and proprietary school monitoring, as needed;
and
15.
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Deputy Executive Director or Executive Director.
Minimum Educational Requirements
A doctorate (preferred) or a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and five (5) years related work
experience. Related work experience may be substituted on an equal basis for the educational requirements or related education
may be substituted on equal basis for work experience. Experience in managing multiple projects, establishing performance
metrics and assessing effectiveness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand
and synthesize complex issues. The ability to effectively communicate with others to include public speaking engagements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.