Child Care Center Director — Leadership & Operations

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University Clg-Nurse is seeking a Director to provide leadership, operational oversight, and educational direction for the university’s Child Care Center. The role ensures a safe, nurturing environment and oversees budget, enrollment, staff development, and family engagement.

The Director will lead curriculum oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, manage finances, and align operations with the center’s philosophy and university mission.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or vocational/technical degree required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4–5 years related experience.
• Compliance and regulatory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of programs serving infants to school-age children.
• Flexible schedule; ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop center staff, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, supervision, professional development, and employee engagement.
• Direct program quality and educational excellence through oversight of curriculum, classroom environments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support day-to-day center operations as needed, including classroom support, problem-solving, crisis response, and maintaining required professional certifications and training.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Child Care Center, ensuring alignment with the university’s mission, values, and center philosophy.
• Manage the center’s financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, billing, collections, grants administration, and other fiscal responsibilities.
• Oversee enrollment and family engagement efforts, ensuring strong relationships with parents and responsive communication regarding children’s care and development.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements, including state regulations, YoungStar standards, and mandated reporting requirements.
• Foster collaboration and community engagement by leading staff meetings, facilitating parent engagement activities, and promoting teamwork among staff, students, and volunteers.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Multi-tasking

Communication with diverse people

Flexible schedule

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s or vocational/ technical school degree

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Marquette University Clg-Nurse is seeking a Director to provide leadership, operational oversight, and educational direction for the university’s Child Care Center. The role ensures a safe, nurturing environment and oversees budget, enrollment, staff development, and family engagement.

The Director will lead curriculum oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, manage finances, and align operations with the center’s philosophy and university mission.