Deputy Director, Division of Universal Preschool
About the positionResponsibilities• Plan, direct, and implement programs and policies for the Universal Preschool Division. • Oversee high-level project management and hold managers accountable for commitments and deliverables. • Co-manage staff in the Division of Universal Preschool, with direct supervision over specific business units. • Support the Division Director in guiding program development and project plans. • Monitor activities and coordinate efforts to ensure timely and accurate project implementation.• Approve the Division budget and travel requests. • Establish and maintain communication with management, state departments, federal agencies, and stakeholders. • Conduct meetings with internal and external stakeholders for policy development and information sharing. Requirements• Nine years of full-time professional work experience in a related field, including three years of professional program management experience and five years of supervisory experience. • A bachelor's degree in early childhood education, educational leadership, sociology, psychology, social work, political science, human services, public or business administration, or a closely related field, along with five years of relevant work experience.Nice-to-haves• State experience relevant to this position• Experience with strategic planning• Experience with contract and budget management• Knowledge of early childhood, behavioral health, and early relational health• Ability to build consensus and collaborate with various stakeholders• Experience interpreting and analyzing reporting data• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills• Strong time and project management skillsBenefits• 401(k)• Credit union membership• Dental insurance• Disability insurance• Health insurance• Life insurance• Loan forgiveness• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave• Medical, dental, and vision plans• State paid life insurance policy• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans• State paid short-term disability coverage• Additional optional life and disability plans• Training and professional development Apply tot his job