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43112BR

Extended Job Title:

Manager

Position Description:

Manages a sub unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures. Represents the sub unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

Requisition ID:

43112BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Demonstrate the mental, emotional, and physical ability to work with pregnant mothers and children birth to 3 years and families from various socio-economic groups. Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities.

+ Provide for safety and supervision of children according to Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). Familiarity with and willingness to abide by the Texas Family Code §261.101 as it pertains to the abuse and neglect of young children

+ Maintain professional ethics and positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, students, and families. Participate in professional development by attending conferences, meetings, and by reading relevant research and literature.

+ Collaborate as part of the center Leadership team in developing and editing the policies and procedures, written plans, handbooks, training plan, and other relevant documents regarding day-to-day operations of the center. Help plan, attend, and participate in regular leadership meetings, center staff meetings, staff training, and all family engagement events; contribute to the monthly newsletter.

+ Help plan, attend, and participate in regular leadership meetings, center staff meetings, staff training, and all family engagement events.

+ Prepare data and reports for meetings of leadership, staff, Governing Board and Policy Council; report data to all stakeholders.

+ Responsible for the oversight of nutrition services at the center to ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS)are met and to carry out the initiatives of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including monitoring food service and facilitating nutrition education to families and staff.

+ Administer all components of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) including oversight of kitchen staff and ensuring successful audits of the program by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

+ Work with Program Director throughout the hiring process for new staff, including screening applicants, facilitating interviews, and following up in Kenexa/Brassring system; ensuring compliance with all regulations from agencies such as Texas Child Care Regulations, the Office of Head Start, NAEYC, and TTU.

+ Conduct the new hire process for all staff to include orientation, training, and ensuring completion of the TTU CEHS Hiring Matrix.

+ Create and maintain the electronic profile and personnel file in the data management system, ChildPlus, to ensure compliance with all requirements for Texas Child Care Regulations (CCR), the Office of Head Start, and NAEYC.

+ Administer the training and technical assistance plan for the program pursuant to the Head Start Act 648 (d)(1)(A,G,I), including monitoring and scheduling of all trainings and communicating with external trainers.

+ Manage employee termination process, including termination with HHS, updating data in ChildPlus, and ensuring completion of the TTU Employee Exit Checklist.

+ Facilitate the volunteer program including adherence to all TTU, CCR , and HSPPS volunteer requirements.

Grant Funded?:

Yes

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

M-F 8-5pm; occasional after-hours meetings/special event

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in human services or nutrition services.

+ Experience working with infants and toddlers in group settings.

+ Experience working with low-income populations.

+ Experience with the Child and Adult Care Food Program or nutrition services for early childhood.

+ Professional experience with hiring and training staff.

+ Experience working in an Early Head Start

+ Experience following NAEYC standards.

+ Experience with supervisory management.

+ Experience using TTU hiring systems (Kenexa/Brassring) and submitting ePAFs.

Department:

Early Head Start

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with two years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal six years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Job Family:

Organizational Administration

Job Sub Family:

Administrative Operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Understanding of child growth and development from birth to age three.

+ Understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice.

+ Knowledge of Texas Child Care Regulations Minimum Standards.

+ Knowledge of HSPPS.

+ Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards.

+ Supervisory management skills.

+ Knowledge using TTU hiring systems (Kenexa/Brassing) and submitting ePAFs.

Hourly Pay Range:

$23.08 - $30.63 - $37.69