Coordinator, Licensing

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Coordinator, Licensing supports individuals, teams, and departments by facilitating and regulating activities and work streams. The role carries out assigned tasks according to established procedures, with a non-technical scope and a strong customer-service focus, to help meet broader priorities and objectives. It ensures compliance with district policies and Colorado state licensing requirements for the school-age Discovery Link and early childhood Little Links programs. The position manages business activities, supports special projects, addresses complex issues within the Extended Learning Care Site (ELCS) department, and oversees operational procedures to meet licensing standards. It also contributes to maintaining and enhancing overall program quality. Applications are accepted through October 22, 2026; if the position is not filled by that date, applications submitted afterward may be considered.

Requirements

Support racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for the district.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
Hold a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Qualified as a School-Age or Child Care Center Director.
Degree in Early Childhood Development or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct site audits with a focus on safety and program quality.
Support the department manager in responding to regulatory violations and maintaining proactive site compliance.
Process licensing requirements in a timely manner, including verifying state-mandated qualifications for new hires, internal promotions, transfers, and job changes.
Maintain accurate and compliant children’s records, staff files, and internal documentation in accordance with state licensing regulations.
Monitor and communicate changes to state licensing requirements to relevant staff and stakeholders.
Assist in developing and delivering staff training, including new employee orientation, focused on licensing standards and internal audit procedures.
Maintain department personnel files and databases, ensuring required licensing, background-check, and mandatory-training documentation complies with state regulations, district policy, and FERPA guidelines.
Communicate efficiently and effectively with department leadership.
Serve as the primary liaison to the department as needed and/or in the department manager’s absence.
Manage business activities, support special projects, and address complex issues within the ELCS department.
Oversee operational procedures to meet licensing standards and contribute to overall program quality.