Job Title: Child Care Business Consultant
Job Description:
East Central University invites applications for the position of Child Care Business Consultant for ECU’s South Central Child Care Resources and Referral Program (SC-CCRR). The SC-CCRR program, founded in 1997, is dedicated to promoting child care quality, affordability, and availability for all Oklahoma children, and is funded through the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care. The SC-CCRR program serves child care providers and their employees in the following south-central Oklahoma counties: Carter, Garvin, Johnston, Love, Marshall, McClain, Murray, Okfuskee, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, and Seminole.
REPORTS TO:
Child Care Resource and Referral Regional Director
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for expanding the quality and efficiency of child care centers and family child care home providers in South Central Region. This position will office onsite at East Central University campus. The Child Care Business Consultant will offer support for South Central child care programs through coaching and professional development while building a positive image of Child Care Resource and Referral in the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Develop and implement the Business Consultant Project and Thrive Network.
• Offer varying levels of support aimed at improving quality to child care homes and center-based programs, through coaching and professional development.
• Collaborate with regional Business Consultants, OPSR/CCRR staff to assist in quality improvement efforts.
• Assist and support providers in the creation of budgets, spreadsheets, one page flyers, and other aspects of business needed in child care settings.
• Facilitate monthly meetings with family child care home providers for networking purposes (one Saturday/month.)
• Expand opportunities for leadership and professionalism to child care providers.
• Provide Technical Assistance, by phone or on site, to child care providers.
• Develop a strong relationship with community partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required in early childhood, education, business administration or a related field.
• Strong organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Valid driver’s license, valid automobile insurance and own vehicle to use for work.
• Broad computer knowledge, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willing to travel within 11 county regions.
• Flexible with work schedule, as some meetings and special events will be in the evening or on weekends.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
• Experience delivering professional development opportunities.
• Three to five years child care administration experience.
• Experience providing one-to-one, in-person and group training and technical assistance.
• Knowledge and experience in early childhood education, operations of child care programs or family child care homes including business practices.
• Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills with drive, energy and a passion for development of people.
• Results oriented, self-motivated with strong time management, systems development and planning skills.
• Able to learn database usage, with ability to collect and record data and have proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Is constantly required to use a computer keyboard, telephone, and be capable of reading a computer screen.
• May need to remain seated for long periods of time, have the ability to perform repetitive motions and reach for objects.
• Is frequently required to hold a writing instrument, communicate verbally, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information.
• Able to lift and carry 25 pounds.
Salary: $40,000
TO APPLY: Applications should consist of (1) a detailed cover letter addressing the expectations of the position; (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information and a notation describing the work relationship with each; (4) unofficial transcripts from all degrees; and (5) a completed *Disclosure Statement. (Official transcripts are required upon hiring.)
Applications should be sent electronically to Employment Services at es@ecok.edu. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about ECU, visit our website at http://www.ecok.edu.
***Please do not include a full Social Security Number on documents. Please provide only the last four (4) digits. We may never receive your information if a full Social Security Number is listed on any document. Our email system will reject emails if it detects a full Social Security Number, therefore Employment Services will not receive your information. ***
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