Head Start Program Administrator

City Of San Antonio, TX•San Antonio, TX

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, provides overall leadership in the planning, implementation, personnel, and evaluation of all aspects of the Head Start Program. This position requires a high degree of knowledge about Head Start Performance Standards, and all component aspects of the Program. Oversees the Head Start Policy Council and reports to the City's Community Action Advisory Board. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years' experience in program development and budget, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Assumes full management responsibility for all services and activities, including the administration of federal government funding for Early Head Start, Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership, and Head Start Prekindergarten.
Selects, motivates, and evaluates staff; provides and/or coordinates training and work responsibilities with the Head Start team; and implements and administers disciplinary and termination procedures when needed.
Manages the development of program planning, monitoring, and fiscal management of the division.
Manages the preparation of grant applications to ensure adequacy and timeliness.
Manages the preparation of all ordinances and supporting documents required to administer the program, including presentations to the City Council.
Coordinates contracts with partner agencies to administer the Head Start Program.
Leads the coordination of the Head Start Policy Council and reports to the City's Community Action Advisory Board.
Acts as official representative to City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends programs, policies, and activities, and negotiates and resolves significant, sensitive, and controversial issues.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships to ensure adequate flow of information in all directions so that both staff and management employees are kept informed.
Monitors Head Start expenditures and documents unmet needs for supplemental requests and provides budget reports to the Head Start Policy Council.
Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
Assumes significant responsibilities for the preparation and administration of assigned budget.
Leads the development and implementation of goals and objectives for the Head Start Program, in partnership with school districts and childcare centers.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.