Sr. Administrative Director of Education

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services is seeking a Sr. Administrative Director of Education to lead the Early Childhood Education Division (ECED). You will develop systems for program management, guide staff, and coordinate regulatory and funder requirements across CMCS childcare programs.

Strong leadership, fiscal acumen, and Head Start experience are essential. Join a mission-driven team that partners with families and public/private funders to advance high-quality early education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational leadership or related field.
• 12+ years of executive management with budgeting and staff oversight.
• Experience in early childhood/head start education and program development.
• Ability to collaborate with funders, regulators and families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CMCS childcare programs per funder requirements.
• Make strategic operations decisions with Senior VP ECED.
• Lead annual self-assessment and strategic planning activities.
• Guide staff toward high quality program outcomes and external partnerships.
• Monitor performance via observations, meetings and records reviews.
• Ensure compliance and incorporate improvements from assessments.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budgeting

Early childhood

Head start

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Educational Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Makes a Difference!

Safe Children, Stable Families, Successful Lives.

At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services.

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Sr. Administrative Director of Education to join our dedicated team. The Senior Administrative Director of Early Education is responsible for the administration and leadership of the Early Childhood Education Division (ECED) by developing and maintaining all necessary systems for successful program management.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the CMCS childcare programs according to our various funders' requirements.
• Decision making in conjunction with the Senior VP of ECED regarding program operations.
• Coordinate and ensure timely completion of the annual program self-assessment, community assessment, ECED strategic plan and service plans and other related program requirements.
• Provide guidance and leadership to staff to emphasize the importance of the program achieving high standards of quality, internally and through public and private sector partnerships.
• Monitor the implementation of the responsibilities of employees through observation, supervisory meetings, team meetings and review of files and documentation.
• Assure remediation of any non-compliance found in delegate or grantee assessment and incorporate recommendations into planning for the improvement of the program.
• Attend Policy Council meetings.
• Perform other duties as requests.

Essential skills, experience, licensure, certification:

• Master's degree in educational leadership, Public Health, Child Development, Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of successful executive level management with fiscal/budgeting, employee relations and experience in early childhood/head start education, program development, management and business processes with 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience in philosophy and practices of Early Education, especially head start.
• Experience working with Federal, State and Local regulators and funders.
• Extensive experience in collaborating with parents in the education of their children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, strong organizational problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook.

CMCS offers:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules

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