Program Coordinator - OOC Quality Programs

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The goal of the Office of Childhood is to ensure Missouri’s children can have success at every stage and to do so, quality is essential. People who educate and care for children need programs that support their efforts to increase quality and provide children with the best opportunities for success. Quality Programs focuses on efforts to equip child care professionals with essential supports to help children thrive.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of initiatives to support early learning programs and increase quality of care for children.
• Oversee and manage the Quality Assurance Report including program development, strategic planning, and rule promulgation.
• Oversee and manage contracts for the Quality Initiative section, which includes developing the scope of work, contract amendments, fiscal tracking, invoice approval, and oversight of deliverable requirements.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of fiscal, data, compliance, and program practices for contractors.
• Responsible for the supervision of those assigned to the Quality Initiative section.
• Collaborate with others within Office of Childhood and across other offices to develop high quality supports for early learning programs.
• Promote access to high-quality early learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and current research of early childhood development and early learning.
• Ability to perform and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, including public presentations.
• Responsible for coordinating and presenting information to various stakeholders regarding Quality Initiatives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff and other state and local agencies.
• Ability to work under minimal direct supervision including effective time management and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in in education, child development, human development and family studies, or other related field from an accredited four-year college or university with three or more years of work in the field of education or early education and two or more years of experience with contract management.

OR

• Five or more years of professional or technical experience in providing early childhood education with three or more years of experience with contract management and possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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