Deputy Director

Deputy Director

Summary
The Deputy Director will have both internal and external facing responsibilities with a focus on oversight of services to the Council’s various constituencies including parents, early care and educator programs, employers and the general public. Working closely with the Executive Director and as a key member of the Management Team, the Deputy Director will ensure that the Council’s services are culturally-sensitive, high-quality, responsive to customer needs and accessible. The Deputy Director will also contribute to the Council’s future growth and strategic response to emerging needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to the Council’s Management Team
• Help develop the overall strategic goals of the Council in collaboration with the Board of Directors with a goal of universal access to high quality early care and education for Westchester families

• Assist in the development of short and long range planning for services to parents, programs, employers and the general public
• Support the directors’ continuous professional growth and effective performance through regular feedback, guidance, training, resources and evaluation
• Oversee the directors in creating and implementing results-oriented annual work plans with on-going guidance and adjustments
• Provide thought leadership around relevant topics, emerging trends and best practices so that the Council is relevant and responsive rather than reactive on issues concerning young children and families
• Help lead the agency’s work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as expressed in but not limited to the Council’s Equity Statement
• Recommend new areas of exploration and activity for the Council
• Expand the Council’s inter-departmental sharing of knowledge, resources and use of collaborative practices to improve the efficiency and impact of our services
• Contribute to the advancement of the field of early care and education by participating in local, state and national professional organizations
• Represent the Council effectively with the Westchester early care and education community and other relevant area and state partners
• Contribute to the Council’s Marketing and Communications Plan, Fund Development Plan and Public Policy Plan and provide active support of each

Job Requirements

• 15 plus years in a senior management capacity in a nonprofit, foundation or government agency
• Advanced degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business, Early Childhood Administration

• Significant experience in a child-serving organization, preferably at the senior level

• Excellent management, planning, financial, evaluation, and both oral and written communications skills
• Skills representative of the linguistic, racial and ethnic populations in the service delivery area
• Proven success in delivering intended results in challenging environment
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain respectful and productive relationships with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds
• Must have a car, a valid driver’s license and a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 car insurance
• Bilingual/Spanish speaker desirable

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Director of Provider Services, Director of Professional Development,
Director of Family and Employer Services, Director of Health Care Consultant Services

Classification: Exempt, Full-time

Salary Grade: 6

Disclaimer Clause:
Job descriptions and specifications are not intended and should not construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal requirements of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff must comply with the Council's vaccination policy which requires evidence of full vaccination and appropriate boosters. Requests for medical and/or religious accommodation will be considered.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scarsdale, NY 10583: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available for some evening meetings and events?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• senior management: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location