Division Director -Headstart $ 80K
Witt/Kieffer, Frostproof, FL, United States
Division Director - Headstart
Location: ALPI Admin Office, Fort Pierce, Florida
Summary Under the direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director is responsible for managing all Division activities to ensure quality service delivery to eligible children, individuals, families and farmworkers, in accordance with Agency, Local, State, and Federal regulations, laws and requirements. Responsibilities include effective leadership, planning, implementing, and monitoring intake processes, developmentally appropriate learning environments, technical assistance, program performance standards, outcomes measurement and reporting, continuous improvement efforts and staff supervision and management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide overall administration of the Division in accordance with regulations and guidelines established by the Agency and other governing agencies.
Supervise managers and staff to ensure compliance with the Agency’s policies and the policies of ALPI’s regulatory agencies and grantors.
Prepare, communicate, monitor, and manage the Division budgets.
Prepare and submit accurate and quality grant applications, including program performance reports, in a timely manner.
Provide communication and oversight to Governing Bodies, including annual reviews of the enrollment policy, community needs assessment, by‑laws, and self‑assessment; provide Governance training.
Coordinate, plan and facilitate the annual community needs assessment to evaluate effectiveness and progress in meeting program goals and objectives per Performance and Organizational Standards.
Ensure annual evaluations and professional development plans for all employees, including training schedules to enhance personnel skills and regulatory standards requirements.
Establish and maintain record‑keeping and reporting systems that meet the needs of the division.
Attend governance and other constituent and community partner meetings to further collaborate and support goals and regulatory requirements of the division and Agency.
Review and approve or disapprove all Division personnel actions.
Maintain effective working relationships with the Local, State and Federal program officers, as well as Division stakeholders (staff, parents, volunteers, community education leaders, etc.).
Assist in the development of new sites for the effective delivery of services, as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of all private and personal information regarding children, customers, parents/caregivers, and staff.
Attend appropriate training and workshops to stay abreast of issues affecting Division Administered Programs.
Serve on related committees/boards in the community, or Division field, that enhance the Agency’s Division Operations.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
Position Requirements
Demonstrated supervisory, fiscal management and program administration experience.
Familiarity with Division laws, regulations, standards, and philosophy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with varying personality styles.
Ability to relate to children, customers, families and staff.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Ability to supervise effectively and serve as a mentor to staff.
Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low‑income family situations.
Demonstrated experience in early childhood education.
Employee and supervisor training, development, and mentoring.
Budgeting and forecasting.
Compliance with regulations at the federal, state and/or local levels.
High ethical standards.
Creative thinking and a key contributor to Agency‑wide goals.
Thorough knowledge of theory and practices, administrative principles and techniques to direct comprehensive programs for children, individuals, families and farmworkers.
Minimum 5–8 years experience in a related field, including administration and management roles.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field of study.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently not accepting applications.
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Summary Under the direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director is responsible for managing all Division activities to ensure quality service delivery to eligible children, individuals, families and farmworkers, in accordance with Agency, Local, State, and Federal regulations, laws and requirements. Responsibilities include effective leadership, planning, implementing, and monitoring intake processes, developmentally appropriate learning environments, technical assistance, program performance standards, outcomes measurement and reporting, continuous improvement efforts and staff supervision and management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide overall administration of the Division in accordance with regulations and guidelines established by the Agency and other governing agencies.
Supervise managers and staff to ensure compliance with the Agency’s policies and the policies of ALPI’s regulatory agencies and grantors.
Prepare, communicate, monitor, and manage the Division budgets.
Prepare and submit accurate and quality grant applications, including program performance reports, in a timely manner.
Provide communication and oversight to Governing Bodies, including annual reviews of the enrollment policy, community needs assessment, by‑laws, and self‑assessment; provide Governance training.
Coordinate, plan and facilitate the annual community needs assessment to evaluate effectiveness and progress in meeting program goals and objectives per Performance and Organizational Standards.
Ensure annual evaluations and professional development plans for all employees, including training schedules to enhance personnel skills and regulatory standards requirements.
Establish and maintain record‑keeping and reporting systems that meet the needs of the division.
Attend governance and other constituent and community partner meetings to further collaborate and support goals and regulatory requirements of the division and Agency.
Review and approve or disapprove all Division personnel actions.
Maintain effective working relationships with the Local, State and Federal program officers, as well as Division stakeholders (staff, parents, volunteers, community education leaders, etc.).
Assist in the development of new sites for the effective delivery of services, as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of all private and personal information regarding children, customers, parents/caregivers, and staff.
Attend appropriate training and workshops to stay abreast of issues affecting Division Administered Programs.
Serve on related committees/boards in the community, or Division field, that enhance the Agency’s Division Operations.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
Position Requirements
Demonstrated supervisory, fiscal management and program administration experience.
Familiarity with Division laws, regulations, standards, and philosophy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with varying personality styles.
Ability to relate to children, customers, families and staff.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Ability to supervise effectively and serve as a mentor to staff.
Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low‑income family situations.
Demonstrated experience in early childhood education.
Employee and supervisor training, development, and mentoring.
Budgeting and forecasting.
Compliance with regulations at the federal, state and/or local levels.
High ethical standards.
Creative thinking and a key contributor to Agency‑wide goals.
Thorough knowledge of theory and practices, administrative principles and techniques to direct comprehensive programs for children, individuals, families and farmworkers.
Minimum 5–8 years experience in a related field, including administration and management roles.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field of study.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently not accepting applications.
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