Assistant Director for Postsecondary Student Organizations 

Characteristics of Work

The Assistant Director of Postsecondary Student Organizations is a full-time position within the Programs Division and reports to the State Director of Postsecondary Student Organizations. The employee will provide assistance in the planning and execution of all activities as it relates to planning and directing student organizations at the community colleges and institutions of higher learning (IHL). The employee will work collaboratively with the MCCB staff to provide comprehensive services and support to the community colleges’ and the IHL programs in the administration of student organizations. The employee must be self-motivated and must exercise sound, independent judgment in a dynamic environment with conflicting priorities, this requiring a high degree of teamwork, problem solving, flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, integrity, confidentiality, and tact.

Essential Functions:

  1. Assists the Director in directing and managing all activities related to postsecondary student organizations as it relates to the Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE);
  2. Maintains a broad understanding of current and emerging issues in higher education as it relates to Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO), workforce, and CTE initiatives;

Examples of Work: 

Examples of work performed include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Oversees the judging and scoring processes for each student organization to include the administration of online testing;
  2. Assists with planning and coordinating all aspects related to recruiting and training State Officers for each student organization;
  3. Assists with planning and coordinating state conferences and registrations for national conferences;
  4. Assists with the administration of student organizations competitive events, as needed; and
  5. Performs all other duties as assigned; and
  6. Note: Job description, role, and activities may change at any time without prior notice.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, financial management, or related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Verifiable advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canvas, Internet, Canva, etc.). Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, plan work activities to meet multiple deadlines, manage time effectively, and work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals. Strong organizational skills and experience with tracking outcomes and/or writing reports. Related work experience.

Application Procedure:

To be considered, interested applicants must submit a complete application file, to include:

  1. Mississippi Community College Board application 
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume/Vitae
  4. College transcripts
  5. Three letters of reference written for this specific position

Submit Application Packets via:

online: SmartSheet Form, express mail, USPS, or hand mail:

Cynthia Jiles, Assistant Executive Director of Human Resources
Mississippi Community College Board
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
Email: HR@mccb.edu
Phone: +1 (601) 432-6524