Assistant Executive Director- Postsecondary and Talent Management - Federal Programs
Salary
$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9997-0291-20260701Hs
Department
0291 - COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES BOARD
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Closing Date
7/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$70,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$75,000.00
About the Agency
The Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB) strengthens education and workforce training across the state by coordinating the efforts of Mississippi's community colleges. Through statewide leadership, collaboration, and strategic support, the MCCB expands affordable pathways to education, advances high-quality instruction and training, and aligns programs with the needs of students, communities, and Mississippi's workforce. Together, these efforts ensure that community colleges remain vital engines of opportunity and economic growth across all 82 counties.
About the Position
This position serves as a strategic leader in federal postsecondary policy alignment for Career and Technical Education and supports the State's workforce vision by strengthening connections among Mississippi's community colleges, workforce priorities, industry needs, Adult Education, secondary CTE partners, external agencies, and federal program expectations. The employee provides leadership, coordination, and support across MCCB internal departments and external partners to promote industry-driven curriculum alignment, cohesive career pathways, and programs that are responsive to current and emerging workforce demands. The Assistant Executive Director serves as the agency's lead resource on federal postsecondary policy changes impacting Career and Technical Education, including Workforce Pell eligibility, outcomes-based accountability, curriculum alignment, Eligible Training Provider List alignment, and related federal compliance requirements. This position also provides support and coordination to Mississippi's community colleges in areas where Career and Technical Education intersects with Adult Education, Title IV eligible programs, Workforce Pell, the Eligible Training Provider List, and federal accountability requirements. This position interprets and communicates applicable federal legislation, regulations, and guidance, and supports colleges with implementation as it relates to federal grants and programs administered through the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, including relevant requirements under the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor. The Assistant Executive Director also provides statewide leadership, coordination, and support for professional development, technical assistance, curriculum-related initiatives, programs of study, and instructional delivery models serving Career and Technical Education faculty, staff, and administrators. This position works collaboratively with appropriate team members, the Director of Adult Education, secondary CTE leadership, workforce partners, and industry MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL Position Title: Assistant Executive Director, Postsecondary & Talent Alignment - Federal Programs Division: Programs Section/Identifier: 3.53 Initial Date of Adoption (Effective Date): June 21, 2013 Branch: Revision Date(s): December 11, 2015; January 18, 2018; May 6, 2026 Position Reports To: Deputy Executive Director for Programs FLSA - Exempt Position Category: Assistant Executive Director, Postsecondary & Talent Alignment - Federal Programs Page: 2 of 5 stakeholders to strengthen alignment across secondary education, postsecondary education, Adult Education, workforce training, and employment pathways. As federal priorities increasingly emphasize stronger coordination among Carl D. Perkins V, WIOA, Adult Education, and DOL-managed workforce programs, this position supports the development of a more cohesive talent development system that connects learners to industry-driven career pathways leading to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations. This work helps reduce fragmentation between K-12 CTE, post-secondary CTE, Adult Education, DOL's Title 1 and III programs and the public workforce development system, while supporting Mississippi's community colleges in responding to evolving workforce, industry, and federal accountability expectations. This role supports the State's workforce vision by strengthening alignment among education, adult education, workforce development, and industry partners to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations; support sustainable talent pipelines; and contribute to improved employment, earnings, and labor force participation outcomes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Examples of work performed in this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Supervise Curriculum staff and provide leadership, direction, and support to advance agency priorities related to curriculum alignment, technical assistance, professional development, and postsecondary Career and Technical Education initiatives. 2. Provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to the community colleges to strengthen program design, instructional delivery, curriculum alignment, and documentation practices in support of evolving federal program requirements, the State's workforce vision, and continued program eligibility. 3. Serve as a key resource for interpreting and communicating federal postsecondary policy changes impacting Career and Technical Education, including Workforce Pell eligibility, outcomes-based accountability, intersections with WIOA, Eligible Training Provider List requirements, and related federal compliance expectations, and develop practical resources and technical assistance tools to support college implementation. 4. Collaborate with AccelerateMS, local workforce development areas, Adult Education, secondary CTE partners, Registered Apprenticeship partners, industry representatives, and other workforce stakeholders to support stronger alignment among education, training, and workforce system priorities. 5. Support the alignment of postsecondary programs of study with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations, as identified by the State and informed by applicable federal requirements, labor market information, employer demand, and industry-driven standards. 6. Provide guidance and technical assistance to support the development of high-quality, stackable credential models and career pathways that align with workforce system expectations, Workforce Pell requirements, ETPL considerations, and workforce funding opportunities. 7. Work with CTE administrators, AccelerateMS, faculty, business and industry representatives, and appropriate internal staff in the development and review of curriculum frameworks, programs of study, and professional development to ensure alignment with employer demand, emerging industry trends, and current and future workforce needs. 8. Collaborate with the Director of Adult Education and related partners to strengthen alignment between Adult Education and postsecondary CTE programs, including Workforce Pell-eligible programs and career pathways, by supporting coordinated strategies that promote learner transition into Integrated Education & Training (IET) pathways and workforce opportunities. 9. Maintain a broad understanding of current and emerging issues in higher education, Career and Technical Education, Adult Education, workforce development, federal accountability, program design, talent alignment, assessment, and professional development, and communicate relevant information to agency staff and college constituents. 10. Coordinate with MCCB internal departments to support consistent communication, aligned technical assistance, and seamless support to colleges in areas related to curriculum, instruction, student success, workforce alignment, and federal program expectations. 11. Support alignment of postsecondary CTE programs and initiatives with applicable federal program expectations, DOL and ED priorities, OCTAE-related guidance, and the State's education and talent development goals. 12. Perform other duties as assigned.
What youll need to be Successful
Demonstrated ability to navigate, interpret, and apply federal policy, programs, and statutory frameworks impacting postsecondary education and workforce systems, including the Higher Education Act (Title IV), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and Carl D. Perkins V, with a clear understanding of statutory language framing postsecondary outcomes and workforce alignment. 3. Proven ability to translate federal policy and program requirements into actionable strategies, processes, and program design, and to provide technical assistance and guidance to institutions to support implementation, strengthen program impacts, and 4. promote alignment across postsecondary education, workforce systems, and economic growth.
Preferred Qualifications
Characteristics of Work
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college or seminary) you have completed?
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Do you have the following? Master's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience, including demonstrated supervisory experience in industry, workforce systems, program leadership, or postsecondary education, with a strong understanding of employer needs, labor market dynamics, talent pipelines, and alignment between program design, program impacts, and 21st century workforce needs for industry.
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406