Director

Title: 1155-NN_ADMINPRO - Director Business Title: Director Additional Titles: Location: WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS Employee Type: Admin. Professional ( ) (Fixed Term) Job Family: Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Director of the WSU Children’s Center provides leadership in overall management of the Pullman campus children’s center. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: staffing, budgeting, marketing and public relations, decision-making, strategic planning, and evaluating. This position is responsible for pursuing and maintaining grants. The Director is responsible for ensuring the center is in compliance with state licensing regulations and national accreditation. Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment. Two (2) years experience in leading a child care center. Demonstrated skills in budgeting, programming, licensing, marketing, public relations, staffing, and evaluating. DEL Background clearance: no convictions for child neglect, child abuse or physical harm to another person. Must be Washington STARS certified within 6 months from date of hire. Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid driver’s license at time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: M.A. or M.S. degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Early Childhood Program Administration. Forty-five (45) credit hours of specialized college-level course work in early childhood education that encompasses child development and children’s learning from birth through kindergarten. Nine (9) credit hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership, and management. Meet the qualifications outlined in WAC 170-295-1010. Experience with university child care setting, national accreditation, and DEL licensing. Bloodborne Pathogen Training. Negative results of TB skin test. Current Pediatric first aid/CPR and Infant/Child CPR. Additional Information: Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) Department Name: Children's Center City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: Children's Center | Washington State University (wsu.edu) Monthly Salary: $6,100.00 - $6,600.00 In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. FTE: 100% Position Type: This is a Temporary position expected to end twelve (12) months from start date. This position has been continuously renewed annually and we expect this trend to continue. Screening Begin Date Screening of applications will begin February 20, 2023 and remain ongoing until a successful candidate finalist has been identified Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Required Documents: 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter 3) Professional References Time Type: Full time Position Term: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's strategic priorities. See here for additional information about WSU's statewide locations. View the HRS Benefits website for details on competitive benefits available.