Early Learning Center - Family Support Specialist/Assistant Manager

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Sep 28, 2024

Position Title:	Early Learning Center - Family Support Specialist/Assistant Manager
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	51500 - Early Learning Center
Advertised Salary:	$45,000 - $55,000
FLSA:	Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Full-Time
Union Group:	N/A
Term of Position:	12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	Just Cause
Summary of Position:	Develop, coordinate and support family-centered programming as well as assist in leading and coordinating operations, policies, and procedures of the Early Learning Center.
Position Type:	Staff
Required Education:	Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field as defined in applicable State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers.
Required Work Experience:	Minimum: Three years work experience in a structured early childhood environment with supervisory experience and working with families.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:	Office Environment Bending Carrying Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	Previous experience working with a research based curriculum, screening and assessment procedures Previous experience coaching and mentoring adult learners
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	Assume administrative responsibilities in absence of manager Assist in monitoring of all current governing agency regulations Facilitate Single Family Support Groups, Coordinate, Monitor and Report Parent Involvement Develop and manage CCAMPIS grant activities pertaining to family-child-school connection in preparation of governmental reporting Support teaching staff in meeting curriculum guidelines in conjunction with supporting child-family-staff relationships Enroll CCAMPIS program participants. Meet with all eligible families to identify areas of need and goals for family support Supervise classroom teaching practices to ensure connection to family goals Coach, mentor and identify areas for program growth Provide feedback to administrators on classroom practices Contribute to the developing and monitoring business plans to guide center operations in accordance with all regulatory agencies Assist with developing grant proposals and on-going monitoring of grant activity Participate in interviewing, selecting, training, supervising and evaluating program staff Assist with developing marketing strategies, news releases and social media presence Support early learning lab practices with various campus-based programs Reports directly to the Early Learning Center Manager Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:	Represent the Early Learning Center and Ferris State University on various board and committee projects
Skills and Abilities:	Demonstrate commitment to work well in fast-paced, high stress situations Ability to work well with a diverse University and community population supporting the University's Core Values Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents:	Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date:	October 7, 2024
Open Until Position is Filled?:	Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:	Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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