| Position Title: |
Early Learning Center-Manager |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
51000 - Aux Enterprise
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| Advertised Salary: |
$55,000-$65,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package |
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| FLSA: |
Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Continuing |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Full-Time |
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| Union Group: |
N/A |
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| Term of Position: |
12 Month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
Lead and coordinate operations, policies, and procedures of the Early Learning Center |
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| Position Type: |
Staff |
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| Required Education: |
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood education or closely related field as defined in Michigan child care licensing regulation R.400.8113 |
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| Required Work Experience: |
Minimum of five years leading a structured early learning program |
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
Previous experience administering research based curriculum, screening, and assessment procedures.
Previous experience leading, coaching, and supporting adult learners.
Demonstrated leadership skills in Conflict Management.
Demonstrated leadership in For Profit Organization.
Master's degree |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Create and monitor on-going business plans to guide center operations in accordance with all regulatory agencies
Prepare and monitor operating budget and approval all departmental all expenditures and revenue
Research, develop, and submit grant proposals
Interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff
Provide in-service training and/or professional development as required through regulatory agencies
In cooperation with University Advancement and Marketing, develop marketing strategies, news releases and social media presence
Ensure all programs meet all health and safety regulations
Develop program admission, attendance, and scheduling policies
Research, develop, and implement program curriculum
Oversee all center-wide grant activities
Lead a program committed to embrace cultural and diverse backgrounds
Coordinate early learning lab practices with various campus-based programs
Reports directly to the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
Represent the Early Learning Center and Ferris State University on various board and committee projects |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Demonstrate commitment to work well in fast-paced, high stress situations
Ability to work well with a diverse University and community population supporting the University’s Core Values
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Certification/License
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| Optional Documents: |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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May 31, 2024 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
Yes |
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Posting Close Date:
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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