Head Start Program Director

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Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred

Preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. CLASS Reliability preferred.

Seven (7) years of experience in supervision of staff, fiscal management, and administration of complex programs or projects. Preferred~ Experience with federal, state, or local grants and contracts;
Experience with private or non-profit organizations;
Experience with non-profit administration.

• Ensure a multi-state federal program, fiscal, and human resource management structure that provides effective management and oversight of all program areas and fiduciary responsibilities to enable delivery of high-quality services in all program services. (HSPPS )
• Maintain effective communication with a dedicated Board of Directors, active policy council, program staff, community partners, and federal entities in accordance with federal regulations and performance standards.
• Ensure submission of all applications, reports, and other documentation within time frames established in federal regulations and performance standards to ensure compliance with any audit.
• Manage ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement for achieving program goals that ensure child safety; delivery of high-quality program services; and compliance with program, licensing, contract, and fiscal standards, including in-kind contributions. (HSPPS )
• Serve as primary liaison with federal agencies, auditors, and oversight bodies.
• Reinforce organizational culture, accountability, and mission alignment across all teams.
• Negotiate and confer with the President on contracts, leases, and vendor agreements in coordination with Executive Vice President and legal counsel.

• Provide regular and ongoing supervision to support individual staff professional development and continuous program quality improvement. (HSPPS )
• Ensure budget and staffing patterns promote continuity of care for all children enrolled; allow sufficient time for staff to participate in appropriate training and professional development; and allow for provision of the full range of services. (HSPPS )
• Ensure automated accounting and record keeping systems are adequate for effective oversight. (HSPPS )
• Evaluate, expand and/or revise program delivery models based on program goals and outcomes.
• Negotiate and approve lease agreements, human resources agreements, and other vendor contracts, including governing body approvals and coordination with General Counsel as appropriate.
• Facilitate service expansion planning, budget preparation and long and short-term strategic planning for the agency.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• All program personnel respect and promote the safety, health, and unique identity of each child and family enrolled in INK Head Start and Early Head Start programs. (HSPPS 1302.90)
• All staff, consultants, and contractors engaged in the delivery of program services have sufficient knowledge, training and experience, and competencies to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of their positions and to ensure high-quality service delivery in accordance with the program performance standards. (HSPPS 1302.91)
• Effective coordination, command and control is achieved through management by objectives.
• Programs and budgets comply with contractual and operational requirements.
• 100% on-time submission rate for all federal applications, reports, and required deliverables across all programs.
• Achieve or exceed 90% of federally established program performance indicators to include~ enrollment, attendance, screenings, and family…