Academic Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education

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Human Resources

humanresources@wnc.edu

(775) 445-4237

2201 West College Parkway

Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

Administrative Faculty Contract. Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible.

This is a temporary position dependent upon grant funding. The position is being filled through an emergency appointment. Appointment to the role on a permanent basis is contingent upon meeting additional recruitment requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate Early Childhood Education Programming

Assume full responsibility for the completion of the grant funded project by directing the project work and reporting outcomes to the funding agency

• Adhere to and implement institutional policies and procedures as they relate to the project

• Adhere to and implement funder guidelines and requirements

• Plan and implement all aspects of the project

• Maintain a record of all grant expenditures and outcomes

• Review and approve effort reports for individuals paid by the grant

• Maintain information related to cost share/matching

• Retain all records following NSHE and funder policy, in the event of an audit

Manage the day-to-day operations of the ECE program

• Serve as primary point of contact for external stakeholder's inquiries or information requests, including program management information and questions; attend partner and agency meetings to provide program information and updates

• Develop annual budgets for operating and personnel costs; monitor and adhere to budgets; submit budget revisions as needed

• Develop course schedules to accommodate programming needs, adjusting in response to student and workforce feedback

• Submit purchasing needs for textbooks, instructional supplies, equipment, and materials; ensure requests and purchases align with approved budget

Establish and maintain partnerships with childcare facilities in the WNC service area for practicum and job referral purposes:

• Design, coordinate and supervise student practicums to ensure relevant hands-on experience

• Develop a referral process for employment opportunities to include, but not limited to, job fairs, on-site interviews or advance standing for participation/completion in WNC's ECE program

• Participate in committees, initiatives and advocacy efforts that support the advancement of Early Childhood Education and workforce conditions

Support students

• Monitor student progress to ensure students are making appropriate gains

• Meet with instructors to discuss students who are not making adequate progress

• Assist students to overcome barriers and obstacles that are impacting their overall performance and success within the program

• Assist with accessing Disability Support Services and other resources when additional learning supports are needed

• Refer students to necessary resources, including counseling or crisis management

Instruction

Develop and facilitate established and approved courses

• Determine class schedules, delivery modes, and instructors

• Ensure classes are staffed at least 3 weeks prior to the start of each session

• Instruct courses as needed or appropriate

• Substitute or serve as a guest speaker for any of the classes offered

Ensure the instructional environment supports effective student learning both online and in person

• Ensure minimum enrollment numbers per class

• Determine appropriate curriculum or textbooks

• Ensure safe and inclusive teaching practices are being used

• Oversee and track attainment of student learning outcomes

Implement and follow WNC's conduct policy and procedures

• Manage non-routine student and faculty behavior issues that rise to the level of severe disruption

• Inform the director and student conduct officer, as appropriate

Hire, train, supervise, coach and evaluate instructors

• Adhere to WNC hiring and supervisory practices

• Ensure all new instructors actively participate and complete WNC's New Teacher Training

• Develop and implement new hire onboarding processes to ensure adjustment to the social and performance expectations

• Orient instructors to classroom curriculum, delivery and available student resources

• Encourage and support use of effective classroom strategies

• Evaluate instructor performance through direct observation of instructional delivery; ensure adherence to prescribed curriculum

• Follow effective leadership practices to coach and mentor instructors

• Facilitate meetings with instructors, as needed

Ensure instructors -

• Have access to necessary software, systems or LMS platforms

• Comply with ADA, FERPA, and other confidentiality measures, guidelines, requirements and policies

• Comply with all required training and certification

• Are knowledgeable and understand how to implement grant requirements

Outreach & Recruitment

• Develop, implement and oversee strategic plan to recruit students, including partnering with schools and agencies

• Attend and participate in outreach events and activities to represent and promote the program

• Maintain relationships with college departments, social service agencies, and other external stakeholders to ensure accurate awareness of the program

• Collaborate with Marketing Department to develop collateral

• Disseminate program materials where it may have the most potential for recruitment

Professional Responsibilities

• Model open communication, respectful interactions and collegiality with all stakeholders

• Establish and maintain an appropriate network of professional contacts in other NSHE and regional institutions

• Engage in a continuous improvement process (Plan-Do-Study/Analyze-Revise), using data to inform program enhancements

• Serve on the committees and participate in college activities, as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related professional experience. The three years of experience must include teaching early childhood education; or implementing/administering early childhood education programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree (i.e., AA+4 yrs related professional experience). A minimum of an Associate's degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering training to adults

• Supervisory experience

• Experience working with rural and frontier communities

• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS)

• Second language proficiency (written and oral), Spanish preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, hiring practices and recruiting strategies for Early Childhood Education

• Program planning/development and evaluation

• Knowledge of data analysis and assessment methods to evaluate program effectiveness

• Knowledge of work-based learning models, policies and procedures

• Knowledge of college and NSHE system policies and practices that apply to grant management

• Familiarity with WNC's service area and demographics

• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and databases, strong data management skills

• Proficiency in utilizing various technology platforms

• Cultural competence and diversity awareness

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Methodical and strategic thinking

• Effective organization, time management and task completion

• Work effectively with limited supervision and oversight

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and respectfully

• Listen actively, ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding and summarize accurately

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and across multiple departments

• Prioritize effectively and meet deadlines

• Function as a high-performing, collaborative team member

• Determine and meet project goals and outcomes

• Work effectively with diverse personalities and populations

• Act proactively, self-motivate, productively work both independently and as part of a team

• Plan, coordinate and deliver training effectively to various ages and diverse groups

• Guide students and adults through complex processes

• Provide high quality customer service while effectively navigating established policies and procedures

• Approach challenges with openness, optimism and flexibility, negotiating innovative and/or unconventional solutions when needed

• Coordinate/facilitate a team of people to a common outcome without supervisory authority

• Think critically, analyze all aspects of an issue, and identify well-reasoned paths forward

• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade C. The minimum of the placement range is $73,531.55. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision

• Health Insurance

• Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays

• Faculty Benefits

• The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System.

• Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more

• Voluntary Benefits

• An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No state income tax!

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.5% contribution is generously matched by WNC. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. WNC also matches retirement contributions for Nevada PERS members at the rate of 16.75% or 17.5% depending upon the member's elected retirement plan, Employer Paid or Employee/Employer Paid.

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

HR Department Information

WNC Human Resources is committed to providing quality services in a professional, caring and consistent manner, while partnering with the WNC community to foster a work environment that attracts and inspires excellence in people.

Human Resources supports all the academic and administrative departments and programs at WNC by providing personnel, benefits, payroll, affirmative action, and legal services. For more information, please visit the WNC Human Resources page.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Contact information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made

Posting Close Date

07/24/2024

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.