Program Administrator - Office of Childhood

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

Why you’ll love this position:

This Office of Childhood provides a comprehensive approach to childhood care and education in Missouri. It includes programs related to child care, home visiting, early learning, and early intervention for children birth to age five, as well as afterschool programs for school-age children. The Office of Childhood is responsible for overseeing DESE’s efforts to expand and improve high-quality early learning opportunities.

• Coordinate key day-to-day management of projects and activities in the Office of Childhood.
• Assist the Assistant Commissioner with the direction and supervision of professional and support staff in the Office of Childhood.
• Promote collaboration across all levels of the office.
• Assist with development and implementation of federal and state regulations, including state budgets, annual performance reports, policies and program evaluation related to childhood programs.
• Inform the Assistant Commissioner in the implementation of policies and monitoring the effectiveness of such policies.
• Assist in planning and making recommendations to the Assistant Commissioner concerning improvements in all phases of the office’s childhood programs.
• Promote equitable access to high-quality early learning opportunities.
• Promote the use of inclusive practices and settings.
• Assist the Assistant Commissioner with providing information on childhood issues to the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, and the State Board of Education.
• Facilitate providing professional development, technical assistance, and resource sharing across childhood settings.
• Maintain partnerships with various internal and external stakeholder groups on initiatives related to childhood programs, including federal, state, and local educational agencies.
• Keep up to date on childhood issues and trends at the state and national level.
• Maintain familiarity with policy and legislative processes related to childhood programs.
• Serve on state and national committees as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Full job description available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business, education, social/human services, or a closely related field with one or more years in a leadership or supervisory position.

OR

• Five or more years of professional or technical experience in administration, education, social/human services, or closely relate field, or other experience that contributes directly to the understanding of activities of this assignment; with one or more years in a leadership or supervisory position.

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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