SBCJC POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Director of Workforce Education

Initial Date of Adoption: July 1, 1999

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Revision Date: August 3, 2005; June 19, 2015; December 11, 2015

Code Number: 5.17

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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.