Assistant Executive Director- Postsecondary and Talent Management

Assistant Executive Director, Postsecondary & Talent Alignment – Federal Programs

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.