Director, Child Care Center - Lead & Impact

Ajcunet; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University in Milwaukee is seeking a Director for the Child Care Center to provide leadership, operational oversight, and educational direction for the university's Child Care Center. The Director fosters a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment supporting children’s growth and well-being.

You will lead staff, ensure licensing and YoungStar compliance, manage budgets, enrollment, and family engagement while aligning with the university mission and values.

Qualifications

• Associate's or vocational/ technical school degree.
• Vocational or technical training.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 of availability.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to effectively communicate with many different types of people; flexibility, patience, and organizational skills.

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 Marquette 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

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Multi-tasking

Community engagement

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Marquette University in Milwaukee is seeking a Director for the Child Care Center to provide leadership, operational oversight, and educational direction for the university's Child Care Center. The Director fosters a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment supporting children’s growth and well-being.

You will lead staff, ensure licensing and YoungStar compliance, manage budgets, enrollment, and family engagement while aligning with the university mission and values.