About the position
Responsibilities
• Plan, direct, and implement programs and policies for the Universal Preschool Division.
• Oversee high-level project management and hold managers accountable for commitments and deliverables.
• Co-manage staff in the Division of Universal Preschool, with direct supervision over specific business units.
• Support the Division Director in guiding program development and project plans.
• Monitor activities and coordinate efforts to ensure timely and accurate project implementation.
• Approve the Division budget and travel requests.
• Establish and maintain communication with management, state departments, federal agencies, and stakeholders.
• Conduct meetings with internal and external stakeholders for policy development and information sharing.
Requirements
• Nine years of full-time professional work experience in a related field, including three years of professional program management experience and five years of supervisory experience.
• A bachelor's degree in early childhood education, educational leadership, sociology, psychology, social work, political science, human services, public or business administration, or a closely related field, along with five years of relevant work experience.
Nice-to-haves
• State experience relevant to this position
• Experience with strategic planning
• Experience with contract and budget management
• Knowledge of early childhood, behavioral health, and early relational health
• Ability to build consensus and collaborate with various stakeholders
• Experience interpreting and analyzing reporting data
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong time and project management skills
Benefits
• 401(k)
• Credit union membership
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• State paid life insurance policy
• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• State paid short-term disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Training and professional development
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