CYS Administrator NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Riley, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fort Riley, Kansas, and is responsible for the operation, integration, coordination, and oversight of an installation Child and Youth Delivery System in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. The administrator ensures staff follow risk management procedures, including abuse prevention, identification and reporting, and accident prevention, and develops policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to support program goals.

The position plans and supervises center-based services, including full-day and part-day preschool, before- and after-school programs, hourly care, special-needs services, and summer camps for school-age children. It establishes and oversees food service for centers and quarters-based programs, ensuring compliance with Army and USDA policies, meal requirements, and food preparation and storage procedures. The administrator recruits and hires qualified personnel using Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions, supervises staff assigned to the delivery system, and evaluates employees against established performance standards.

The role requires travel to on- and off-post locations and work both indoors and outdoors. The schedule may include days, nights, and weekends as needed. A current health assessment and required immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, are required. A Child Care Tier 1 background investigation and other pre-employment checks are also required.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a four-year college or university degree with a major or substantial coursework in a CYS-related field, such as early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education; child and youth development; psychology; youth program administration; or a closely related field; OR at least 24 semester hours in education or an education-appropriate field plus relevant work experience.
• At least 12 months of work experience in two or more CYS program types, including management of a child or youth program, at a level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and APF and NAF funding and oversight relationships to CYS programs.
• Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
• Strong oral communication and analytical writing skills, including the ability to present ideas and proposals to varied audiences.
• Submit a resume of two pages or less that clearly demonstrates relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Provide proof of education at the time of application.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation and successful completion and maintenance of Crime Control Act requirements.
• Successfully complete employment verification, pre-employment checks, required training, and demonstrate on-the-job competency.
• Maintain satisfactory performance.
• Have a current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and required immunizations under current Army and DoD policy, including annual influenza vaccination.
• Be willing and able to work days, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Travel to on- and off-post locations and work indoors and outdoors.
• Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of Army Child and Youth Services experience in program management and experience managing more than 30 ratio groups.
• Twenty-four months of experience with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council on Accreditation (COA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation, integration, and coordination of the installation Child and Youth Delivery System in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Ensure staff follow risk management procedures, including abuse prevention, identification and reporting, and accident prevention.
• Develop policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to support program goals.
• Plan and supervise center-based full-day and part-day preschool, before- and after-school programs, hourly care, special-needs services, and summer camps.
• Establish and oversee food service programs for centers and quarters-based programs, ensuring compliance with Army and USDA requirements.
• Recruit and hire qualified personnel using Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions.
• Supervise staff assigned to the delivery system and evaluate their performance against established standards.

Benefits

• 100% childcare fee discount for the first child for CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• 25% childcare fee discount for the second and subsequent children for CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized if a move is determined to be in the Government's interest.
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander for regularly scheduled employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager