ECE Program Support Specialist Job Vancouver Washington USA,Administrative/Clerical

Program Support Specialist

Reporting to the Administrative Assistant, the Program Support Specialist provides routine department support to ECE programs.

Salary:
The full range for this position is $46,134.40 - $56,139.20. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Effective 09/01/2026, the full range for this position will be $47,340.80 - $57,595.20. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment:
This position will work full-time, year-round. The position also requires a criminal history check and fingerprint check through the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), Tuberculosis test to meet state health requirements, Health Exam, and Proof of MMR vaccination or exemption.

Regular attendance required:
Employees are required to maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A complete application will include:

Work history going back 10 years (if applicable)
At least three professional reference's contact information
A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Essential Functions:

Receive and screen phone calls and visitors.

Establish and maintain professional, timely customer service with families, staff, and community partners to support effective collaboration and service delivery.

Adhere to program performance standards.

Maintain and process fiscal reports, travel documents, timesheets, purchase orders, and credit card transactions.

Process orders and track expenses according to accounting procedures.

Receive and process freight and distribute inventory as needed.

Enter data in multiple databases.

Other Functions:

Travel to various locations, i.e. child care sites and community events to support programs.

Uphold the Vision, Values and Commitment to Professionalism of the ECE Department at ESD 112.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.
Experience using Microsoft Office programs and other databases.
Valid driver's license.

Preferred

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience working in an Early Childhood program.
Bilingual - Bicultural.

Working Conditions/

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel throughout Clark County.

Frequent sitting, stooping and bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds in an office environment.

Regular attendance during scheduled work hours that can include events in the evening and on weekends.

Physical environment may include office setting, remote office setting, early learning programs, or community work sites.

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

Successful completion of a portable background check and clearance through the WA State Department of Children, Youth, & Families.
Tuberculosis test to meet state health requirements.
Health Exam.
Proof of MMR vaccination or exemption.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights compliance Officer:
Melissa Kreuder, , melissa.kreuder
Title IX Compliance Officer:
Wendy Niehaus, , wendy.niehaus
ADA/504 Compliance Officer:
Jeffrey Niess, , jeffrey.niess

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at .