MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Monitoring and Research Specialist

Initial Date of Adoption: May 15, 2015

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Revision Date: December 11, 2015; November 17, 2017; July 13, 2018

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MONITORING AND RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Characteristics of Work:

This position reports directly to the Director of Monitoring. The specialist must establish and maintain effective relationships with the community and junior college personnel responsible for various audits conducted by the MCCB. The incumbent will assist with enrollment, workforce, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), Civil Rights compliance, and other identified monitoring and audits. Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and execution of the annual Summer Data Conference and providing technical assistance as needed.

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. Assist with monitoring/audits of enrollment, attendance, workforce, SNAP, CRC, Perkins Act, Civil Rights compliance and others as identified. 2. Assist with the scheduling and planning of audit visits, including deployment of internal staff when needed. 3. Assist with coordination of the annual Summer Data Conference. 4. Assist with the update, maintenance, and dissemination of the Audit Guidelines. 5. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all levels of state and federal statutes and related guidelines which pertain to statewide monitoring. 6. Assist with improving monitoring and audit procedures through continuous review, incorporating technology as appropriate to improve accuracy, effectiveness and efficiency. 7. Participate in agency monitoring and civil rights compliance visits. 8. Represents MCCB in professional dress, demeanor in daily discharge of duties. 9. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand, and synthesize information. Ability to keep meticulous records and write detailed reports and correspondence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Candidate must possess good customer service skills and be able to manage time effectively, prioritize and plan work activities in order to meet multiple deadlines, and work collaboratively and independently to support division and agency goals.

Substitution Statement:

Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma) with three years of directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.