SBCJC POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Program Specialist – Adult Basic Education

Initial Date of Adoption: August, 1995

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Revision Date: September 17, 2010 ; January 20, 2012; February 20, 2015; January 15, 2016

Code Number: 5.20

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PROGRAM SPECIALIST- ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Characteristics of Work:

This position will assist in the overall coordination and oversight of Adult Basic Education programs, staff development meetings for MCCB programs, and technical assistance for MCCB subgrantees from both a programmatic and financial standpoint, and assist with all facets of the operation of the programs division. Adult Basic Education Federally Funded Salary : *ABE LEAD – 100% *Monthly estimated time 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. Assists in development and oversight of all aspects of the Adult Basic Education programs, which includes development of the RFP process, local contract negotiations and approval, technical assistance and professional development. 2. Assists in administering the adult education program in conformity with federal and state procedures and guidelines by maintaining a thorough knowledge of program operations. 3. Collect, clarify, and disseminate reports and information relevant to Adult Basic Education. 4. Assures through technical assistance and contractual negotiations that local program directors, instructors, and aides are made aware of all the federal and state regulations and guidelines for all programs. 5. Develop, direct, and manage professional development with subgrantees, which includes but is not limited to assessing staff development needs, evaluating activities offered, and coordinating training with other agencies and literacy providers. 6. Coordinate and develop relevant and innovative curricula aligned with the requirements of the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) for adult education. 7. Manages responsibilities as a member of the MCCB team(s). 8. Conduct desk reviews and provide technical assistance to local adult education programs and support for continuous for program improvement. 9. Completes and maintain all documentation needed to meet accountability and reporting requirements. 10. Other duties as assigned by the Director for Adult Basic Education. Minimum Requirements: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. In addition, experience in government contracts, monitoring and adult education programs is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand, and synthesize information. Ability to keep meticulous records and write detailed reports and correspondence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. A basic understanding of statistics, and some knowledge of a statistical package or programming language. Candidate must possess good customer skills and be able to manage time effectively, prioritize and plan work activities in order to meet multiple deadlines, and work collaboratively and independently to support division and agency goals.