MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Training and Professional Development Specialist

Initial Date of Adoption: June 21, 2013

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Code Number: 5.41

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TRAINNG AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Characteristics of Work: The Training and Professional Development Specialist is a full-time position within the Office of Curriculum and Instruction. This position is responsible for developing and providing state-of-the-art training and professional development to community college Career and Technical Education (CTE) faculty, administrators, and staff. The incumbent will collaborate with the colleges to provide comprehensive service and support to the Community College CTE Divisions in developing strategies for improving student learning, retention, and completion, as well as the effective use of classroom, online, and other emerging technologies. The incumbent must be self-motivated and must exercise sound, independent judgment in a dynamic environment with conflicting priorities requiring a high degree of teamwork, flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, and tact. Work is subject to review of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, to whom the incumbent is responsible. 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. Incorporate research-based teaching and learning theory in the development of all training and professional development activities. 2. Develop the Best Practices training program for CTE faculty to improve skills related to improving student learning, retention, and completion. 3. Develop the professional development training programs for CTE administrators and staff to improve skills related to leadership, management, instruction, and instructional technology. 4. Develop and maintain relevant training resources and materials that support faculty, staff, and administrator professional development efforts. 5. Provide training, in individualized settings, small groups, and via the web in synchronous and asynchronous formats. 6. Track, report, and maintain records of participation, satisfaction, and other measurements to ensure continuous improvement of programs and services. 7. Provide ongoing faculty support for effective use of instructional technologies in implementing the MS Workforce Advantage Program. 8. Perform other Agency related duties as needed and assigned. Minimum Requirements: A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and three years related work experience in teaching, training in an educational setting, or professional development. Demonstrated experience in applying technology in creative and relevant ways to improve student learning. Knowledge of current best practices in teaching and learning. Ability to work independently, but possessing the interpersonal skills necessary to work with teams of various college personnel and other internal or external constituencies to build strong and collaborative relationships. Advanced organizational skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Incumbent must be able to work well under pressure, prioritize and plan work activities in order to meet multiple deadlines, manage time effectively, and work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals. Willingness to work nights and weekends, as necessary, to ensure continuous service delivery to our customers (students, faculty, and colleges). Effective oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.