Head Start Data & Quality Lead

Paladin; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin in Michigan City, IN seeks a Head Start Program Administrator to lead monitoring, data quality, and regulatory compliance. You will manage two-level reviews, governance of program data systems, and drive planning and continual improvement with integrity and confidentiality.

The role includes developing dashboards, preparing PIR and Annual Report materials, and collaborating with the Head Start team to ensure compliance with standards and state licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of two years of professional Head Start experience.
• Familiarity with Head Start Program Performance Standards and Indiana licensing.
• Experience with ongoing monitoring, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, data validation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the program-wide ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement system.
• Coordinate two-level monitoring: track first-level completion and conduct second-level reviews; document findings.
• Maintain monitoring calendar and evidence of completion; analyze findings across service areas for improvement.
• Coordinate corrective-action follow-up; track owners, due dates, and effectiveness; ensure timely closure.
• Serve as Head Start administrator for data systems; manage access, security, and retention policies.
• Develop and distribute dashboards and analyses; explain trends and risks to leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Two-level monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, human services, public or business administration, quality management, data management

Tools

ChildPlus

Excel

Job description

Paladin in Michigan City, IN seeks a Head Start Program Administrator to lead monitoring, data quality, and regulatory compliance. You will manage two-level reviews, governance of program data systems, and drive planning and continual improvement with integrity and confidentiality.

The role includes developing dashboards, preparing PIR and Annual Report materials, and collaborating with the Head Start team to ensure compliance with standards and state licensing requirements.