Early Care and Education Center Site Director - Corvallis, United States - Oregon State University

Description

Position Details

Position Information

Department
Family Resource Center (MSA)

Position Title
Manager 1-Unit Administrator

Job Title
Early Care and Education Center Site Director

Appointment Type
Professional Faculty

Job Location
Bend

Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Family Resource Center is seeking an Early Care and Education Center Site Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Family Resource Center (FRC) Early Care and Education (ECE) Center Site Director (Site Director) is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Little Beavs ECE Center, a 28 slot, high-quality, campus-based early care and education program on the Bend campus. This position requires specialized education, skills, and training to administer and lead early care and education (serving children birth to 5) and family programing, service efforts, and related initiatives. The Site Director is responsible for training, supervising, and mentoring ECE professionals and OSU student interns.

The Site Director reports to the FRC Assistant Director of Campus ECE within the Division of Student Affairs. This position is informed by the fields of Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Human Development and maintains a working knowledge and compliance with the Oregon Child Care Division licensing standards and is knowledgeable about the trends and best practices in the field of early care and education.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:


• Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit:

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

75% Program Administration:
Plans, develops, coordinates, administers, executes, and assesses all aspects of the ECE Center programs, including maintaining the appropriate state licensure and quality assurance certifications/accreditations (NAEYC and QRIS/Spark 5), providing/organizing staff (teacher) training and development, recruitment and outreach to families, and disseminating program materials and information. Establishes, manages, and maintains collaborations and partnerships with various OSU departments, units, colleges, and programs as well as resources outside of OSU in support of children and families accessing the Center and in support of students interning in the Center. Works with the Family Resource Center Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations on facility related projects and program budget development. Co-coordinates grants obtained by the Family Resource Center on behalf of the center (i.e. CCAMPIS, Baby Promise, Pre-school Promise, etc.). Ensures program quality through regular observation and mentoring of program staff and student interns. Ensures an inclusive and positive work environment that engages and retains staff. Intentionally build family partnerships by leading tours of the center, creating newsletters, leading family events, and parent education opportunities. Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to families. Takes a proactive approach to problem solving. Manages through emergent, unusual or crisis situations with good and sound judgment.

20% Supervision:Provides supervision including plan, assign and approve work; respond to grievances; hire/fire (or effectively recommend); Onboard new staff to all policies/procedures, prepare and sign performance evaluations/reviews of employees including classified and/or professional faculty. Provides balanced, constructive feedback at regular intervals, acknowledging successful outcomes, and promptly addresses suboptimal performance. Supervision and assessment of OSU HDFS interns, and potentially student interns from other post-secondary campuses. Coordinates with the FRC Assistant Director of Campus ECE on developing on-going professional development and trainings for center staff, and communicates regularly, informing the Assistant Director of any staff, children, or family concerns. Ensure all staff comply with mandatory reporting requirements. Ensure a quality management system to verify all health and safety requirements and licensing regulations are met. Maintain that all staff are diligently compliant to all health and safety practices, performing audits as required.

5% Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• BS or BA in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 2+ years' experience as a program administrator (Director, Assistant Director, etc.) in a licensed early care and education setting responsible for management and supervision of adults.
• 1+ year of experience in a birth to three ECE program
• Demonstrable contributions to promoting and enhancing diversity in early care and education.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon's Office of Child Care Central Background Registry by time of appointment.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Human Development & Family Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years a program administrator in a licensed early care and education setting responsible for management and supervision of adults.
• 3+ years of experience in birth to three ECE program
• Experience with ECE quality assurance and program accreditation.
• Experience teaching or working with children who have special developmental needs.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

On-site active engagement in an early care and education context interacting with adults and children including work outdoors. Center hours will be 8am-5:00pm. Some evening/weekend hours could be required.

Pay Method
Salary

Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
$60,288-$70,000

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P07981UF

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/03/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date
04/17/2024

Full Consideration Date
05/02/2024

Closing Date
05/20/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 2, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Transcripts

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Erika Woosley




OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at .