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Pay Grade/Pay Range: 58 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 41017.56 Midpoint - $ 59468.40

Department/Organization: 217201 - CDR

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Program Manager provides oversight and planning for the development, implementation, and delivery of a program(s).

Additional Department Summary: The Assistant Director will work to develop and supervise Infant Toddler Specialists across the state by overseeing their training and implementation of coaching and mentoring to teachers. They will maintain routinely scheduled communications with specialists, director, and funding agents. They will work to support the program development and provide assistance to the director including identifying resources, trainings, and research to support the program goals. In addition, the Assistant Director oversees daily operations such as data collection for reporting and relationships with contract personnel. The Assistant Director will direct activities in absence of Program Director.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Child Development and one (1) year of experience in service delivery to children and/or families; OR Bachelor's degree in Child Development three (3) years of experience in service delivery to children and/or families. Ability to travel overnight locally, statewide and out-of-state as needed.

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.

Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of Infant and Toddler development and state and national issues related to the field of Early Childhood Education and Development. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, funders and external constituencies. Ability to supervise professional and support personnel. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently. Working knowledge of personal computers to include standard office software. Working knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, spreadsheets, and/or database. Ability to work well with diverse populations, strong organizational skills, and good oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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