Early Childhood Center Director: Leadership & Operations

Early Childhood Center Director Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. Toensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keepin mind the following when completing your application: The required documents are listed below on the posting. Yourapplication may not be considered if you do not attach the requireddocuments. Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessedthrough your candidate home account. Completed applications must besubmitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitmenthas closed, applications will no longer be accepted. Please note, recruitment will close without notice when ahiring decision has been made. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the applicationprocess, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io . Job Description Nevada State University invites applications for the position ofEarly Childhood Center Director. This is a 12-month AdministrativeFaculty position. The Director is responsible for developing andoverseeing the Nevada State University Early Childhood Education(ECE) Center on campus. This position is responsible for thedevelopment of program policies, procedures, goals and budget, aswell as strategies for implementation of cohesive philosophy,mission and operational procedures for the operation. The Director will be licensed by the state of Nevada ChildcareBureau as a Director and the State of Nevada Department ofEducation as a Private School Administrator. The children's early care and education programs operate within theSchool of Education with a multi-faceted mission: Provide high quality, model early care and education programsfor children 3 -5. Provide Nevada State University students studying earlychildhood education model sites for observation and practice. Provide support to Nevada State University students who areparents with high quality childcare at a reduced rate-thussupporting completion of studies. Operate as model program for community partnerships. The Center is a tuition-based program, licensed for approximately60 children ages 3-5 years old. It employs approximately 25employees - classified, professional, student employees, andwork-study students. This position provides leadership within theCenter through administrative support and oversight and initiallyis directly responsible for the daily operations of the Center.This position will offer leadership and direction to ensure thesuccess and credibility of the Center's work within the communityand the reputation of Nevada State University. This position works closely with the School of Education to provideclinical experiences for students studying in the field ofeducation, early childhood education, and related disciplines,while providing educational experiences for children of students,faculty, and the comm unity. Approximately 850 hours of observationand/or practicum hours are logged each semester for Nevada StateUniversity students studying education, early childhood education,and related disciplines. About the institution: Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving publicinstitution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence inteaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverseand largely underserved student population. Designated a HispanicServing (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific IslanderInstitution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teachingand student support are valued above all else. Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution ofhigher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500,with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. Amajority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnicminorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% areHispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/AfricanAmerican, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial. We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. Weoperate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diversepopulation of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas thatrespects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff,and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so ourmembers can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. Inorder to strengthen the university and progress its mission, theuniversity dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflectionto meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, thesurrounding communities, and the State of Nevada. We seek applicants who are passionate about working with thispromising student population and collaborating with faculty andstaff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing ourinstitution and our community. We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering aninclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students whoare historically underrepresented in higher education. Primary Responsibilities: Program Development and Implementation. Employee Management. Facility Management. Fiscal Management; Budget/Financial Components of the EarlyChildhood Center. Support Program Participants including children attending thecenter, Nevada State students, parents, and various collaboratingpartners/entities. Develops and provides oversight of administrative proceduresfor: Marketing and recruiting students Communicating with parents Enrollment procedures Billing and collection procedures Financial record keeping procedures Procedures for regulatory compliance Time and leave keeping procedures Program correspondence/communication (handbooks, administrativemanuals, etc.) Alignment with SOE and OOE guidelines Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Early Childhood/Early Childhood SpecialEducation or a closely related field. Teaching experience in Early Childhood/Early Childhood SpecialEducation settings. Experience directing and/or serving in a significant leadershiprole in an early childhood center. Familiarity with current trends in early childhood education,program accreditation standards, and program assessmentprocesses. Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship(Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas). Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimumqualifications at the time of application in order to be consideredfor the position. Preferred Qualifications: Previous supervisory/management experience. Experience working in variety of clinical service deliverysettings and with multiple age levels. Bilingual (Spanish and English). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Passion for student success and team building. Commitment to working effectively with individuals from diversecommunities and cultures. Salary & Benefits Budgeted salary for this position is $86,445. Nevada StateUniversity offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirementmatch, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leavedays, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three healthinsurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spendingaccounts or health savings accounts. This Posting is Open Until Filled The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review ofapplications to begin on Friday, June 12, 2026 . Qualifiedindividuals are encouraged to apply by June 11 for fullconsideration. Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants Nevada State University employees or employees within the NevadaSystem of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC,GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday tofind and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHEInstitutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in thesearch box which will navigate to the internal job postingsite. If you complete an application outside of the internal applicationprocess, your application will be returned, and you will have toreapply as an internal applicant which may delay yourapplication. Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0% Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the onlyattachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to theresume/CV section of the application. Any additional requiredattachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documentssections of the application, will not be viewable to you after yousubmit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on theapplication for the committee to review. To request updates toattachments, prior to the committee review of applications, pleasecontact the candidate helpdesk at View email address on click.appcast.io . Please upload the following documents: Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications andexperience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the positionand Nevada State University; Names and contact information of three references (you will benotified before references are contacted). Applications that do not include the required uploaded documentsmay not be considered. Posting Close Date Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their qualifications andexperience with specific reference to each of the minimum andpreferred qualifications in their cover letter. The searchcommittee will use this information during the initial review ofapplication materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of therecruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to beconducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in theNevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstratethe ability to perform job-related tasks. Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, allapplicants must be eligible to work in the United States withoutsponsorship. 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