MCCB - Executive Director Search

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROFILE

The Executive Director is responsible for providing the agency vision and operational strategy of the Board office in adherence to the policies of the Board and the statutes of Mississippi. In this administrative position, the Executive Director recommends and implements policies and procedures that support the mission of the Board. The Executive Director must provide leadership and guidance to the community college system and work to assist the college presidents and agency partners in fulfilling mandates of their respective boards, including working with the state Legislature and other state agencies. The leadership tasks also include analysis and resolution of issues that affect the individual campuses and interpretation of the laws of the state of Mississippi. Effective diplomacy, tact, and vision shall be employed by the Executive Director as the work of the agency is accomplished. The Executive Director oversees an annual agency budget of approximately $65 million and allocates and distributes more than $230 million to the public community colleges.

Members of the MCCB serve to advance the Missisippi community college system through coordination, support, leadership, and advocacy.