The Executive Director/CEO is the chief executive officer of the Association and shall be responsible for the general administrative supervision of the affairs of the Association; shall serve as ex-officio secretary of the Board and the Presidents/Chancellors Council; and perform such duties assigned by the Presidents/Chancellors Council.
It is understood that the position of the Executive Director/CEO is similar to that of a corporate president, and the position of the Presidents/Chancellors Chair is similar to that of a chair of a corporate board. The Presidents/Chancellors Council has the responsibility for setting policy of the association.
The Presidents/Chancellors Council shall have the power to establish dues of the organization to monitor and disseminate information regarding legislation affecting the Association and to affect the appointment and removal of the Executive Director/CEO of this Association.
The Executive Director/CEO assumes the management duties and the administrative functions of the Association on a day-to-day basis. The Executive Director/CEO shall represent the views of the Association and shall be the ultimate spokesman on all matters on behalf of the Association as set forth in the Bylaws.
Job Duties
Among the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director/CEO are the following: A. MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION
1. Coordinates all activities and functions of the Association, administers the work of the Association’s central offices and assigns staff members duties;
2. Maintains a strong and cohesive statewide organization by addressing the concerns of and encouraging participation by all constituent elements in the Association;
3. Prepares, in conjunction with the Association’s Presidents/Chancellors Council, the Association’s annual operating budget;
4. Oversees the collection of dues and management of funds of the Association;
5. Assures that an annual external audit is conducted of the association finances each year and that such audit firms are approved by the Presidents/Chancellors Council; Promotes interest and active participation in the Association’s activities;
6. Hires, supervises and evaluates all Association staff.
B. RESEARCH AND PLANNING
1. Collects, interprets and disseminates data as requested or approved by the Association’s Board of Directors or the Presidents/Chancellors Council or other political bodies;
2. Develops measurable, approved annual goals - prior to the beginning of each fiscal year (July 1).
3. Reviews and assures accuracy regarding printed materials attributable to MCCA and/or the MCCA Presidents/Chancellors Council. Such material is to be compared to research data for purposes of providing accurate and consistent information.
4. Coordinates, with direction from the Presidents/Chancellors Council the production of grant proposals and upon receiving grants, assure the proper development, implementation, documentation and required reporting associated with the grant.
C. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLETION
1. Plans, organizes and implements the Association’s Annual Statewide Convention , including responsibility for the exhibits and trade show, budget, program and special conferences and workshops;
2. Promotes understanding and support for community colleges through statewide public information programs; and
3. Develops educational programs to advance the professional skills of the membership, operating within budget and program objectives approved by the Board of Directors and for the Presidents/Chancellors Council. D. EXTERNAL RELATIONS
1. In conjunction with the Presidents/Chancellors Council, coordinates MCCA priorities with the Association’s political consultants;
2. Provides testimony on behalf of the Presidents/Chancellors Council to the Legislature or other political body;
3. Prepares and disseminates communication materials relative to governmental affairs and advocates positions central to community colleges and MCCA;
4. Maintains effective communication with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, the Presidents/Chancellors Council and serves as liaison/coordinator with other governmental and professional organizations;
5. Maintains effective relationships with other organizations, both public and private, and enhances MCCA’s position. Establishes communication with other associations of community colleges in the nation and with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC);
6. Plans, formulates, recommends and enacts upon approval basic policies and programs, which will further the objectives of the Association;
7. Prepares Executive Summaries of potential grant proposals for presentation to the Board of Directors and the Presidents/Chancellors Council. Oversees the development of grant requests approved by either group; and
8. Provides coordination of state-wide grants.
E. OTHER DUTIES
Performs other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Presidents/Chancellors Council.
