Associate MSHS Director

UMOS, Inc.; Donna (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UMOS, Inc. seeks a seasoned leader to oversee Head Start regional operations in Texas, directing program administration, facilities, transportation, education, health, and partnerships.

You will ensure compliance with HSPS, licensing, and federal mandates while guiding staff and programs across multiple centers. The role requires strong management experience, stakeholder collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Administration, or related fields. Master’s Degree Preferred.
• 6 years’ experience in management and/or supervisory position with ECE experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with collaborative teams and build positive rapport with key community groups and constituents.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and other computer technology /software programs, as needed).
• This position requires 25% travel both intrastate and interstate.
• Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish: verbal and written form: PREFERRED.

Responsibilities

• Implement a multi-centered based operation among regions, through direction and leadership of the regional program and utilizing various problem-solving techniques to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
• Develop program wide work plan that includes administration, facilities, transportation, education, health and parent and community partnership.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all program procurements, including price quotes, bids, RFPs per OMB Circular 2 CFR 200 and Part 75.
• Coordinate a computerized property management system to track inventories and capital equipment for funding source purposes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a career ladder for its regional personnel.
• Direct planning and development of activities relating to management of non-federal share, partnerships, procurement and property management.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Driver's license

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

BA in Social Work / Administration

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Category: HeadStart educational service providers

Requisition Number: ASSOC003091

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Employment references must be provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement a multi-centered based operation among regions, through direction and leadership of the regional program and utilizing various problem-solving techniques to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
• Develop program wide work plan that includes administration, facilities, transportation, education, health and parent and community partnership in accordance with HSPS, State Licensing requirements and other Federal Mandates.
• Responsible to monitor and ensure compliance with all program procurements, inclusive of the price quote, request for bids, request for proposal as required in the procurement definition of the OMB Circular 2 CFR 200 and Part 75.
• Directs the coordination of a computerized property management system that includes all regional program inventories, including capital equipment for funding source purposes, durable equipment for agency purpose, and complete inventories of Child development programs and will monitor and ensure compliance with all procurement and disposal procedures consistent with OMB Circular 2 CFR 2002 and Part 75.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a career ladder for its regional personnel including maximizing the resources necessary to facilitate its implementation.
• Direct the planning and development of all activities relating to management of non-federal share, community partnerships, procurement and property management via delegating and supervising the activities of management and coordinating staff.
• Develop reporting and record keeping systems to capture information necessary for end of year program report and the development of statistical data on children, families, and Program.
• Assist in the coordination, with the assistance of Administrative Personnel and Regional Directors, collection of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports and synthesize them into reporting systems for the Region (Program Information Report).
• Convene management weekly meetings and monthly supervisory management (Administrative personnel and Regional Directors) meetings to share information, updating program plans and preparing for center wide activities.
• Works closely with the Vice President (HS) to maintain communication with the Governing Board, Policy Council and Community Partners that includes assisting with the preparation of the CDPs monthly report, coordinating trainings for the Governing Board and Policy Council
• Collaborate with Deputy Vice-President (HS) in the monthly review of Program Information Report (PIR) Data and provide recommendations for action relative to non-compliances and potential deficiencies to Program area personnel.
• Responsible to oversee, review and evaluate multi-programs Policy/Procedures and activities to ensure compliance with state local, and agency regulations governing Child Development programs.
• Coordinate all aspects of assessing, developing, and implementing T/TA to Regional and center staff.
• Conduct regional office visits and selected few random centers to assess program monitoring system, program needs and coordinate technical assistance via Program Directors.
• Responsible for the recruitment, selection and hiring of staff for both the regional office and centers.
• Ensure the effective implementation and monitoring system of program services and management systems and provide recommendations as necessary to ensure intended outcomes are generated.
• Oversee the development of service contracts, vendor agreements, collaborative agreements with community agencies, schools, and community providers.
• Responsible for developing program wide budgets and program narratives with assistances of administrative staff and Regional Directors and submit proposed program service and budget for next fiscal year.
• Responsible for Program review and analysis including creating forecasting models and shall create a system of data collection for the development of program Community Assessment.
• Attends staff meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops as assigned in order to promote positive staff development.
• Performs other duties as assigned and necessary to meet agency goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Administration, or related fields. Master’s Degree Preferred
• 6 years’ experience in management and/or supervisory position with ECE experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with collaborative teams and build positive rapport with key community groups and constituents.
• Proficient with Microsoft computer applications such Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and other computer technology /software programs, as needed.
• This position requires 25% travel both intrastate and interstate.
• Knowledgeable of low-income family needs and able to demonstrate through
• Experience the ability to work effectively with children and families.
• Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish: verbal and written form, PREFERRED.
• Ability to work irregular hours with required travel.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and adequate vehicle insurance.

Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

• Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend.
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally required to drive; 4) frequently exposed to moderate temperature encountered in a controlled temperature environment.
• Noise level in this work is usually quiet to moderate.

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Phones, computer system.
• Fax machine, copy machine, laminator, computer, calculator.
• Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher. Usage varies by position.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.

UMOS isan equal opportunity Aff…

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business Administration.

Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education.

Experience

Required

6 years:

Six years in management

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