Assistant Executive Director, Postsecondary and Talent Development - Federal Programs

Overview

Position Vacancy:
Assistant Executive Director, Postsecondary and Talent Development - Federal Programs

Agency: Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB)

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Position Classification: Full-Time

Final Application Date: May 28, 2026

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership, coordination, and support for professional development, technical assistance, curriculum-related initiatives, programs of study, and instructional delivery models for Career and Technical Education faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Collaborate with the Director of Adult Education, secondary CTE leadership, workforce partners, Accelerate MS, industry stakeholders, and other team members to strengthen alignment across secondary education, postsecondary education, Adult Education, workforce training, and employment pathways.
• Support the alignment of postsecondary programs of study with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations, informed by federal requirements, labor market information, employer demand, and industry-driven standards.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to develop high-quality, stackable credential models and career pathways that align with Workforce Pell requirements, ETPL considerations, and workforce funding opportunities.
• Coordinate curriculum framework development, program of study reviews, and professional development to ensure alignment with employer demand, industry trends, and current and future workforce needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen alignment between Adult Education and postsecondary CTE programs, including Workforce Pell-eligible pathways and Integrated Education & Training (IET) opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of current and emerging issues in higher education, CTE, Adult Education, workforce development, and federal accountability; communicate relevant information to agency staff and college constituents.
• Coordinate with MCCB internal departments to provide consistent communication and support to colleges on curriculum, instruction, student success, workforce alignment, and federal program expectations.
• Support alignment of postsecondary CTE programs with federal program expectations, DOL and ED priorities, OCTAE guidance, and the State’s talent development goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree
• Experience: 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.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to navigate, interpret, and apply federal policy, programs, and statutory frameworks impacting postsecondary education and workforce systems (e.g., Higher Education Act Title IV, WIOA, Carl
  
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