State Program Administrator (Parent Aware Quality and CLASS Coach)

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Working Title:

State Program Administrator (Parent Aware Quality and CLASS Coach)

Institution:

Pine Technical and Community College

Classification Title:

State Prog Admin

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Duluth

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$23.63 - $34.18

Job Description

To support the core functions of Child Care Aware of Minnesota – Northeast services throughout Region 3 and beyond if needed. To collaborate with the MN Department of Children, Youth, and Families to implement program development for childcare providers by coaching providers as they go through the Minnesota Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), called Parent Aware, including CLASS Coaching. This position will also support and promote other services provided by Child Care Aware in the Region and create community awareness of these services through community partnerships and agency collaborations.

Please Note: Pine Technical and Community College currently utilizes offices for some of our Child Care Aware department employees covering the Northeast District at our affiliated campus of Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN. This position will be located at Lake Superior College in Duluth, but as an employee of Pine Technical and Community College.

Minimum Qualifications

Per our partnership with the MN Department of Children, Youth, and Families, these educational qualifications are required:

• Education Qualification: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or School-Age Care along with two years of direct experience working with children ages 0 – 12
  
  **NOTE: Employees with Associate’s Degree must be actively/continuously in progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree in related field to be attained within 6 years of hire
  
  
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis sufficient to evaluate program-related data and extract meaningful information to apply operations
  
  
• Knowledge of child development, early learning standards and community resources.
  
  
• Sufficient understanding of public program operations and the ability to link processes to the purpose of the program, provide procedural technical advice to clients and program information to government officials.
  
  
• Human relations skills sufficient to interact with potential clients making inquiries about the program, via phone, email, individually or addressing small groups.
  
  
• Ability to read, write and edit letters, memos bulletins, policy/procedures and reports sufficient to interpret and apply them to resolve eligibility and rule changes.
  
  
• Ability to adapt to continuous organizational and program, policy and procedural changes working in a team environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• Recent Experience in governmental budgeting and legislative processes sufficient to review, analyze and suggest changes to proposed public programs and budgetary proposals ensuring funds are properly expended and reported.
  
  
• Knowledge of the State of MN QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) – Parent Aware, including Motivational Interviewing, Reflective Practice, CLASS Observation and Assessment training and skills.
  
  
• Training verified on MN Center for Professional Development:MN ECIPs; Overview of Curriculum, Assessment: Gathering and Using Information; Motivational Interviewing & Reflective Practice; Environmental Rating Scale; CLASS Awareness; Relationship Based Professional Development
  
  
• Knowledge of Minnesota State Colleges & Universities, Department of Children, Youth, and Families and Child Care Aware.
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships.
  
  
• Ability to explain programs and clarify ambiguous language to clients and the general public.
  
  

Range of Pay: $23.63 - $34.18 per hour; pay within this range dependent on education and work experience and internal equity.

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

A job offer may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

Employment eligibility: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Connect 700 Program: This position is designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities. More information may be found at: http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/ .

Last date to apply: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, Daytime hours, Occasional evening hours

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Pine Technical and Community College is a campus community where faculty and staff know students by name. We are one of the largest employers in Pine County and are known regionally for our mission to serve our students. Learn more about Pine Technical and Community College at http://pine.edu .

Learn More About Campus Safety: We encourage all prospective applicants to review PTCC’s Annual Campus Security Report and Clery statistics, which provide important information about campus safety and crime prevention. Visit http://pine.edu/public-information-and-policies/ for detailed insights into our commitment to creating a safe and secure learning environment.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

01-21-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

12-05-2024

Close Date:

12-20-2024

Posting Contact Name:

Brenda Skluzacek

Posting Contact Email:

or2010aq@minnstate.edu