Franchise Licensing Support Specialist

Celebree; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebree is seeking a Licensing Specialist to help open new locations by ensuring state licensing compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will coordinate with franchisees, review regulations, and prepare licensing paperwork; extensive travel required.

Required education includes a Bachelor’s in ECE or related field; strong communication, multitasking and project management are essential for success in this role. Willingness to travel up to 75% is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field preferred.
• Up to 75% travel with overnights.
• Exceptional communication, multi-tasking, initiative, flexibility, resiliency and accountability required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Franchisees in recruiting and hiring state qualified management team members.
• Creates and maintains strong communication with Franchisees regarding State regulations.
• Supports Franchisees in submitting all employee related licensing paperwork for approval.
• Ensures personal growth & development through self-education of new policies, practices & trends.
• Promotes teamwork and enthusiasm; fosters commitment to Celebree mission, vision, and values.
• Provides support during the opening of new Schools to meet state accreditation and licensing standards.
• Supports the creation of a consistent and state compliant physical learning environments in new locations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, regulations, and changes in State compliance.
• Shares local, state, and federal regulations to Franchisees to maintain compliance.
• Provides on-site support to Franchisees to prepare for and pass the initial State licensing inspection.
• Assists Franchisees in completing all necessary paperwork and applications to stay in compliance.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Flexibility

Resiliency

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Description

At Celebree School our goal is to Protect, Educate and Nurture every child in our care. From infant care to before and after school programs to summer camp, we are proud to play an important role in helping families raise independent, thoughtful children who are excited about learning. Our childcare centers on the concept of community. We create schools full of parents and educators who focus completely on a child’s well-being and happiness; a place where we instill a love of learning and community.

Celebree School is growing rapidly, and we are seeking team members who are passionate about education who will help us grow our Celebree Family!

The Licensing Specialist will provide direct assistance and support for the successful State licensing of Franchise locations. This position will ensure the successful opening of new locations with a focus on individual state compliance regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Franchisees in recruiting and hiring state qualified management team members
• Creates and maintains strong communication with Franchisees regarding State regulations.
• Supports Franchisees in submitting all employee related licensing paperwork for approval.
• Ensures personal growth & development through self-education of new policies, practices, & trends.
• A willingness to become well versed in licensing regulations of multiple states or municipalities.
• Promotes teamwork and enthusiasm; fosters commitment to Celebree mission, vision, and values
• Provides support during the opening of new Schools to meet state accreditation and licensing standards.
• Supports the creation of a consistent and state compliant physical learning environments in new locations.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, regulations, and changes in State compliance.
• Shares local, state, and federal regulations to Franchisees to maintain compliance
• Provides on-site support to Franchisees to prepare for and successfully pass the initial State licensing inspection
• Assists Franchisees in completing all necessary paperwork and applications to stay in compliance
• Performs all tasks/projects within determined budget
• Creates a culture of excellence and consistency that is focused on flawless execution
• Partners in all aspects of preparing a new location for operation.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field preferred.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Up to 75% travel with overnights
• Owns reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Skill set must include, but is not limited to: exceptional communication, multi-tasking, initiative, flexibility, resiliency and accountability.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business (evenings, weekends, or events as required)