Program Coordinator, Child and Family Research Center

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Program Coordinator with the Child and Family Research Center. The Program Coordinator assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the comprehensive infant/toddler early care and education services provided at Early Head Start sites. The Coordinator assures compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Federal rules, and all applicable state and local regulations. The Coordinator provides leadership, direction, and oversight for specific aspects of program operations as identified in Part 1302 of the HEAD Start Program Performance Standards 45 CFR Chapter XIII. The specific components for the person hired in this position will be identified in the annual Administrative Faculty Goal Statement. The Coordinator reports to the Director, CFRC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of related work experience; OR a Master’s degree and two (2) year of related work experience.
Related Experience: Early childhood education, human development & family studies, social work or a related field.
Experience working with programs for infants and toddlers and low-income children and families from diverse backgrounds; must include two (2) years in human services program management and one year of supervisory experience.
Current negative tuberculin test
FBI background check/fingerprints before employment
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Valid Nevada driver’s license or ability to obtain one within specified time period
CLASS reliable (Infant and Toddler) within 12 months of hire
Flexible schedule required

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the comprehensive infant/toddler early care and education services provided at Early Head Start sites.
Assures compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Federal rules, and all applicable state and local regulations.
Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for specific aspects of program operations as identified in Part 1302 of the HEAD Start Program Performance Standards 45 CFR Chapter XIII.

Benefits

Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
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Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
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No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
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