Early Childhood Education Workforce Coordinator

Early Childhood Education Workforce Coordinator

Carlow University is currently accepting applications for our Early Childhood Education Workforce Coordinator role. The Southwest Professional Development Organization Early Childhood Education Workforce Coordinator is responsible for the comprehensive administration, coordination, and support of apprenticeship and workforce development programs. This role manages student enrollment in the Apprenticeship Program, financial processes, grant compliance, recruitment, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure student success and program effectiveness.

• Enrollment & Student Data Management
• Financial & Invoicing Management
• Grant & Compliance Administration
• Budget & Expense Tracking
• Recruitment & Admissions Support
• Collaboration & Communication
• Program Operations Support

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in Education, Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in early childhood education, higher education, workforce development, or program coordination.
• Knowledge of financial aid processes and grant management preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and data management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in database systems such as Colleague and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment within higher education.
• Requires attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working with educators or early childhood education programs.
• Familiarity with state and grant-funded initiatives.
• Ability to analyze financial data and generate reports.

• A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
• A strong commitment to social justice
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary use of Carlow's fitness center and amenities

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service.

Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world. Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.