SBCJC POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Initial Date of Adoption: June 21, 2013 Revision Date: December 11, 2015

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Code Number: 5.39

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DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Characteristics of Work: The Director of Curriculum and Instruction is a full-time administrative position within the Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education. This position is responsible for providing visionary leadership and highly professional oversight of the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, which collaborates with the MCCB’s Offices of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Education, the fifteen colleges, business and industry, the Mississippi Department of Education, and the Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University to develop innovative curricula with articulated career pathways and clearly defined outcomes, aligned with valid and reliable end of program assessments. The Office is also responsible for developing and providing creative professional development for Career and Technical faculty, staff, and administrators. The Director shall be responsible for ensuring that pedagogical strategies, curriculum design, and professional development are research-based and responsive to the demands of the changing workplace and the modern learner. The incumbent must be self-motivated and must exercise sound, independent judgment in a dynamic environment with conflicting priorities requiring a high degree of teamwork, flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, and tact. Work is subject to review of the Assistant Executive Director for Workforce and Economic Development, to whom the incumbent is responsible. 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. Provide leadership and support to the community colleges’ Career and Technical Divisions in the areas of: a. Research and evaluation of curricula, programs and activities related to career and technical education and workforce education; b. Technical assistance for curricula and program development; and c. Enhancement of postsecondary career and technical and workforce education systems with the use of stackable credential models for the development and delivery of high-quality curricula. 2. Increase participation of faculty, CTE administrators, and business and industry representatives in the development of curricula and professional development. 3. Work with community colleges and business and industry to understand workforce and education needs to develop effective programs and respond accordingly. 4. Work closely with the MCCB’s Office of Career and Technical Education to ensure alignment, instructional quality, and provisions to enhance student success. 5. Maintain broad understanding of current and emerging issues in higher education, particularly as they relate to curriculum design and professional development; and prepare to communicate those issues to agency staff and college constituents. 6. Work closely with the RCU and K-12 to ensure articulation and collaboration occurs. Minimum Requirements: A doctorate (preferred) or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and three years related work experience in research, curriculum design, and career and technical education. Demonstrated leadership in the implementation and evaluation of career-technical and/or workforce development initiatives. Excellent decision-making skills, including those involved with conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation. Ability to work independently, but possessing the interpersonal skills necessary to work with teams of various college personnel and other internal or external constituencies to build strong and collaborative relationships. Advanced analytical and organizational skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 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). Effective oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 7. Supervise the activities of all Curriculum and Instruction staff. 8. Perform other agency related duties as needed and assigned.