MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POSITION VACANCY - MCCB

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POSITION AVAILABLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Salary: Commensurate with education, training and experience

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Characteristics of Work: The Assistant Director of Training and Professional Development is a full-time position within the Office of Curriculum and Instruction. This position is responsible for developing and providing state-of-the-art training and professional development to community college Career and Technical Education (CTE) faculty, administrators, and staff. The incumbent will collaborate with the colleges to provide comprehensive service and support to the Community College CTE Divisions in developing strategies for improving student learning, retention, and completion, as well as the effective use of classroom, online, and other emerging technologies. 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 Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 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 overall vision and leadership as it relates to training and professional development activities for the Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education. a. Work closely with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in the development of all training and professional development activities. b. Work closely with MCCB staff, in particular with the Division of Workforce, Career and Technical Education staff to develop and deliver all training and professional development activities. c. Work closely with the workforce and CTE staff at the fifteen colleges in order to offer training and professional development that is research-based, relevant, and useful.

2. Incorporate research-based teaching and learning theory in the development of all training and professional development activities. 3. Develop the Best Practices training program for CTE faculty to improve skills related to improving student learning, retention, and

completion. 4. Develop the professional development training programs for CTE administrators and staff to improve skills related to leadership,

management, instruction, and instructional technology. 5. Develop and maintain relevant training resources and materials that support faculty, staff, and administrator professional development

efforts. 6. Provide training, in individualized settings, small groups, and via the web in synchronous and asynchronous formats. 7. Track, report, and maintain records of participation, satisfaction, and other measurements to ensure continuous improvement of programs

and services. 8. Provide ongoing faculty support for effective use of instructional technologies in implementing the MS Workforce Advantage Program. 9. Maintain a broad understanding of current and emerging issues in higher education as it relates to workforce and CTE initiatives,

pedagogical techniques, and instructional technology. 10. Provide guidance to MCCB staff and staff of the fifteen colleges in the areas of instructor training and professional development. 11. Assist in planning the Workforce CTE Summer Conference. 12. Develop and deliver training, in individualized settings, small groups, and via the web in synchronous and asynchronous formats. 13. Direct and manage all activities related to training and professional development as it relates to the Division of Workforce Career and

Technical Education. 14. Assist in agency enrollment audits and Civil Rights Compliance reviews. 15. Track, report, and maintain records of participation, satisfaction, and other measures to ensure continuous improvement of programs and

services relating to activities of the Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education. 16. Represents the agency in professional dress and demeanor. 17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and three years related work experience in teaching, training in an educational setting, or professional development. Demonstrated experience in applying technology in creative and relevant ways to improve student learning. Knowledge of current best practices in teaching and learning. 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 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.

The Mississippi Community College Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status.

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. Application Procedure: To be considered, interested applicants must submit a complete application file, to include:

1. Mississippi Community College Board application (available here: ;

2. Cover letter 3. Resume/Vitae 4. College transcripts 5. Three letters of reference written for this specific position. Applicants should also acquaint themselves with the MCCB's background screening requirements, available here: . Review of complete application files will continue until the position is filled. For more information contact: Cynthia Jiles cjiles@mccb.edu

MS Community College Board 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211 Phone: 601-432-6524

The Mississippi Community College Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status.

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