Director - Child Development Center

Full Consideration Date

05/25/2026

Oversees the day‑to‑day operations of the UNI Child Development Center (CDC), providing leadership in family engagement, enrollment processes, communication, and support for children’s care, health, and well‑being; collaborates in the development and implementation of the CDC’s educational standards, goals, policies, and procedures; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, national accreditation standards, and all reporting and documentation requirements; manages the CDC’s operating budget and related financial accounts, including grants and contracts, to ensure fiscal sustainability;

leads the development of programmatic and revenue‑generating initiatives and serves as a liaison among UNI faculty, administration, staff, and community partners to support teaching, research, and field placements; hires, supervises, evaluates, and provides professional development for staff and student employees; and evaluates program effectiveness annually to measure progress toward UNI and state goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, business, family consumer science, or related field
• At least three years of experience in administering a licensed early childhood program
• Current certifications in infant/child CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporter, and OSHA (or ability to become certified within two months of hire)
• Strong working knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Commitment to the needs of all children in an educational environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Master’s degree
• Experience with NAEYC accreditation process or Iowa’s Quality Rating System (QRS) requirements
• Knowledge of business operations and Iowa DHHS licensing regulations

Job Category:
Professional and Scientific
Type of Position:
Term
Service

Schedule:

Calendar Year

All application materials received by May 25, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.

$65,000 to commensurate
Pay Grade: 119
Pay Basis:
Salary

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