| Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month, administrative/exempt Director of Educational Services for Children and Families position in the Child and Family Services department within the Social Sciences and Fine Arts academic unit. This position is responsible for overseeing the management of the Child and Family Studies, the Early Childhood Education (ECE), and Family Life Lab. This position is also responsible for the relevant grants and related partnerships with outside agencies. At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develop, lead, and maintain an organizational structure that assures services are provided effectively and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, established frameworks in field, grants, contracts, and policies.
- Assign, coordinate, supervise, monitor, and evaluate the work of the Child and Family Studies administration team.
- Coordinate and facilitate leadership team meetings and program-wide meetings.
- Regularly attend ECE department meetings to integrate services.
- Make presentations to community groups and other agencies.
- Represent the College within the community and at appropriate local, state, regional, and national meetings and conferences.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with local agencies to assure effective delivery of services.
- Oversee coordination and facilitation of ongoing review of programs and services using NAC accreditation guidelines.
- Participate in the ECE Advisory Board meetings.
- Promote and support staff and faculty growth and development.
- Establish and maintain a positive emotional climate using a collaborative approach to accomplish program work. Model highest standard of professional ethics, establish supportive relationships with all participants in the program, and oversee communication systems and procedures within the program.
- Administer development, implementation, and monitoring of program budgets. Exercise fiduciary responsibility. Conduct ongoing analysis of internal program systems and procedures. Engage in fiscal planning and prepare projections.
- Participate in and cross referencing, leading and coordinating multiple initiatives for licensing and accreditation.
- Develop and implement plan for monitoring, assessment, and evaluation of program, services, and operations.
- Authorize all expenditures in program.
- Review and approve all recommendations for internal program changes in administrative, operational, or accounting policies and procedures.
- Serve as chair or member of designated College committees, councils, and teams.
- Provide leadership in accordance with the College?s Strategic Plan.
- Ensure areas of responsibility operate effectively within the policies and procedures of the College and applicable governing agencies.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operating unit to align with college licensing, EA QRIS, tribal, state and federal grant requirements.
- Provide oversight of training, supervision, and evaluation of employees in accordance with negotiated agreements, applicable state and federal laws, and College policies and procedures. Supervise the program office lead and program supervisor, responsible for day-to-day operations. Approve all recommendations for hiring and terminating permanent and part-time lead (core) positions.
- Prepare reports and analytical materials to illustrate objectives, activities, and accomplishments of areas of responsibility.
- Create and maintain a safe, anti-bias working environment that engenders respect for differences.
- Engage in and promote decision-making, input, and communication.
- Work to achieve the core theme of fostering a diverse college community as established by the College.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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