MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Section 5:
Staff Positions
Title:
Director of Workforce Education
Initial Date of Adoption:
July 1, 1999
Reference:
Revision Date:
August 3, 2005; June 19, 2015; December 11,
2015
Code Number:
5.17
Page:
1 of 1
DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION
Characteristics of Work:
This is professional administrative work that requires providing oversight and direction for the overall management and
coordination of the Workforce Education programs, including but not limited to, projects funded through state, federal and /or
local monies. Workforce Education programs may be funded through a variety of sources and may change as funding becomes
available. This position reports directly to the Assistant Executive Director for Workforce and Economic Development. The
Director must establish and maintain an effective interface with the State Workforce Investment Board and the 15 Community
and Junior College Career Centers. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring project management, oversight, and approval
in a manner that assures the best use of resources and compliance with MCCB policy and state law. The incumbent in this
position is also responsible for close cooperation and coordination with other state agencies, the Executive Director, members of
the Mississippi Community College Board and college presidents. Administrative duties include planning, directing, 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 this position. These
examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position.
1.
Oversees the administration, coordination, and operation of state, federal, and/or locally funded Workforce Education
programs offered through the community and junior college system;
2.
Serves as liaison to MCCB staff in other divisions, college personnel, other state agencies and the general public
related to the coordination of Workforce Education programs;
a. Employee/Employer Training Programs
b. Project Development
c. Partnership Development
d. Project Assessment and Evaluation;
e. Budgeting
3.
Receives, reviews, and ensures tasks from the MCCB and the State Workforce Investment Board are acted on;
4.
Supervises Workforce Education personnel;
5.
Represents the agency through oral and written communications and reports;
6.
Develops and/or maintains thorough working knowledge of all levels of state and federal statutes and related
guidelines which pertain to the operation of the workforce education program;
7.
Assures the operational compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes and guidelines; and
8.
Establishes and maintains data collection system required to document and justifies resource utilization.
Minimum Requirements:
A master’s degree (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited college or university and five years related work experience
in workforce education. Demonstrated leadership in the implementation and evaluation of innovative workforce development
and/or career and technical 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.