Position Information Job Title Leadership Development Representative Hiring Location Code Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center (AMTC) Position Number 7PR612 Job Duties 1. Develop, prepare, and deliver curriculum for instruction by workforce trainers and registered apprenticeship instructors, incorporating leadership development principles and industry-relevant training practices. 2. Design, coordinate, and deliver leadership development programs for a variety of audiences utilizing multiple instructional delivery methods, platforms, and learning environments. 3. Provide ongoing curriculum guidance, instructional support, and professional development assistance to registered apprenticeship instructors and workforce trainers to enhance instructional effectiveness and learner engagement. 4. Develop and implement engaging, interactive learning experiences, including case studies, role-playing activities, group discussions, and other experiential learning strategies that promote leadership, critical thinking, communication, and workforce readiness. 5. Collaborate with the curriculum development team to create, review, and enhance instructional materials, leadership development content, and training programs that align with organizational goals and industry standards. 6. Assist with the planning, administration, coordination, and logistical support of instructional and leadership development programs, ensuring effective program delivery and participant engagement. 7. Evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum, workforce training, and leadership development programs through participant feedback, performance assessments, and other evaluation methods. Make recommendations for continuous improvement. 8. Routinely assess curriculum validity, accuracy, and integrity, ensuring instructional content remains current, relevant, and aligned with industry standards. Immediately communicate any discrepancies or concerns to supervisors. 9. Promote the Maritime Training Academy's educational and workforce development programs and actively participate in recruitment, outreach, and student retention initiatives. 10. Attend and actively participate in all required departmental and institutional meetings, contributing to collaboration, program development, and organizational objectives. 11. Attend appropriate conferences, workshops, seminars, and other professional development opportunities to enhance instructional and leadership development competencies. Meet the minimum requirement of 15 professional development hours annually. 12. Maintain all required certifications, pursue continued professional development, and remain current with emerging trends, best practices, and advancements in the maritime and workforce development industries. 13. Abide by all Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College policies, procedures, and applicable college, state, and federal rules and regulations. 14. Perform instructional and training duties as assigned, including facilitating workforce training, apprenticeship instruction, and leadership development activities. 15. Report to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Maritime Training Academy Workforce Project Director 16. Perform all other duties as assigned. Job Description Responsible for the leadership development curriculum, maintaining records and other responsibilities inherent in the Maritime Curriculum Development. Mandatory Qualifications (M1) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school/college/university. (M2) Teaching experience in a community college and/or high school setting. (M3) Prior experience with curriculum development. (M4) Strong interpersonal and written skills. (M5) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Desirable Qualifications (D1) Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. (D2) Prior experience with related technical instruction ( RTI ) for maritime registered apprenticeship. (D3) Multi-media instructional delivery experience. (D4) Prior experience with curriculum development in the shipbuilding industry. EEO/Compliance Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS. State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs. Classification Grant Posting Detail Information Open Date 11/10/2026 Close Date 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to

Applicants PERS and Work Visa Notice:

The Public Employees' Retirement System ( PERS ) is mandatory for all full-time employees. PERS contributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing to PERS through another full-time employer. Full-time employees who have never contributed to PERS and begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund from PERS after leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5. Additional information about PERS Tier 5 is available at https://www.pers.ms.gov/Tier5 . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas. For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email): Dr. Tiffany Kersten Workforce Project Director 10298 Express Dr. Biloxi, MS 39503 228-897-4372 Tiffany.

Kersten@mgccc.edu