Early Learning Center - Family Support Specialist/Assistant Manager

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Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff

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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