Assistant Director of Preschool Services Department

The Job

Total Annual Compensation Valued up to $221,054*

Plus Future Salary Increase of 3% Effective 02/22/25**

The Department of Preschool Services is recruiting for an Assistant Director who will assist with directing the operations of the department in the delivery of preschool services for eligible participants countywide; ensuring program compliance with federal, state, and county regulations; establishing policies, goals, and objectives for the department. This position is distinguished from the Director of Preschool Services Department by the latter's overall administrative and programmatic responsibility for the total operation of the department.

For more information, refer to the Assistant Director of Preschool Services Department job description.

This is an excellent opportunity for career growth with competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and includes bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step (a dvanced step placement upon hire is subject to qualifications). San Bernardino County also offers a lucrative Exempt C compensation and benefits package detailed below.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT

County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - DCAP Account - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long TermDisability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses - Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- Accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible Schedules, dependent upon department assignment - Generous Pension
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
- Retirement Reciprocity, dependent upon position assignment
NOTE : You can review the job specific Benefit Summary by clicking the following link: SB County Compensation Ordinance: Exempt Unit (non-elected)

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) (Download PDF reader) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits. Increased MBO pay rate is used to calculate County contributions to RMT, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, leave cash outs, and retirement contribution rate.

*Depends upon selected benefit option.

**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide 2011 Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing.

Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required. Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provision for such transportation.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Education, Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Psychology, Sociology, or Health and Human Services from an accredited university or college.

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EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience as a manager or administrator in a Head Start, or other related educational setting, or a County, State, or Federal social services agency which includes responsibility for interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development, personnel administration, operations, and budget/fiscal administration. Qualifying experience must also include full-scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate managers and/or supervisors ( i.e., hiring, firing, counseling, disciplinary actions, assigning work, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules and approving time off ).

Note: Qualifying experience is typically equivalent to the San Bernardino County Deputy Director classification and above. PSD Program Manager, Site Supervisor/Site Director level is not considered qualifying.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: A legible copy of qualifying degrees must be attached to your application by the filing deadline. Failure to provide the requested documents by the filing deadline may result in disqualification of the application.

Note: Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Master's degree in one of the fields noted above; and have worked in Head Start, Preschool, or other educational settings; including at least five (5) years of experience in program planning/development, grant writing/administration, state funded programs, organizational management, and budgeting. Experience working with public officials and collaborating with community stakeholders is also highly desired.

Selection Process

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, interested candidates must submit the following:

• Compelling cover letter;
• Comprehensive resume;
• Six (6) professional references.

An electronic version of all submittals is required to be sent to ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov , or candidates may complete the online application and upload the required documents. Application submissions must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday, February 21, 2025

Questions regarding this position or status should be addressed to Aisha Weaver (aweaver@hr.sbcounty.gov) or Rachel Guerra (Rachel.Guerra @hr.sbcounty.gov ) or call (909) 387-6086.

If you require technical assistance with submitting an online applications, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer, or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 2/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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