SCHOOL READINESS LIAISON

City of Bristol BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT  06010   JOB ANNOUNCEMENT   SCHOOL READINESS LIAISON OFFICE OF THE MAYOR   SUMMARY:   Responsible for the coordination, program evaluation and administration of the School Readiness and Child Day Care, and Quality Enhancement Grants.   Ensures collaboration, coordination and communication between the Bristol School Readiness Council (Council) and the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).  Reports activities, progress, problems and solutions to various boards, councils, and agents.  Provides staff support to the Council, maintains all records and documentation of activities.  Negotiates and writes contracts with service providers, and arranges contract approval.  Monitors service provider activity and records, collects data, and reports cumulative data, expenditures, and end of year report to OEC.  Reports programmatic activities to OEC.  Monitors programmatic activities for contract compliance, quality and safety of programming, use of appropriate curricula, and increased service provision.  Collects programmatic data from contractors.  Provides technical assistance to contractors.  Determines sanctions and application of sanctions for compliance.  Performs additional duties as assigned.  Supports other department administrative staff as appropriate.   Qualifications and Experience:  Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Early Childhood Education, Public Administration or related field, plus 3 years’ experience administering/managing State and/or Federally funded grant programs involving management and monitoring of subcontracts.  Knowledge and experience in Early Care and Education (ECE) programs.  Knowledge of fiscal and programmatic data collection, analysis and reporting required.  Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.  Must be computer literate with spreadsheet capabilities.   WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   BENEFITS:  Defined Benefit Pension Plan, generous time off, and medical/dental/life insurance package.   SALARY CONTINGENT UPON EXPERIENCE:  $73,746 - $80,683/yr.   SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION w/RESUME: (click below)   DEADLINE:   Friday, March 4, 2022.   EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER