Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term
About The Position
Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Child Development Laboratory (CDL) serves children and families by providing a play-based and developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to promote the development of the whole child. The CDL is in the department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the College of Social Sciences, and the Assistant Director of Lansing plays a vital role in ensuring the programming at the site meets the quality standards of NAEYC, Great Start to Readiness, State of Michigan, and HDFS. The Assistant Director oversees day-to-day operations including finances, fundraising, marketing, operations, human resources, staffing, and compliance.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals in developing effective planning, organization, time management, and task management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a setting with linguistically and culturally diverse families
- Minimum of five years successful experience in teaching in an early childhood program
- Two to five years of experience supervising and managing personnel
- One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, and gift stewardship
Responsibilities
- Oversees day-to-day operations including finances, fundraising, marketing, operations, human resources, staffing, and compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
