Program Coordinator, Child and Family Research Center

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Program Coordinator with the Child and Family Research Center. The Program Coordinator assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the comprehensive infant/toddler early care and education services provided at Early Head Start sites.  The Coordinator assures compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Federal rules, and all applicable state and local regulations. The Coordinator provides leadership, direction, and oversight for specific aspects of program operations as identified in Part 1302 of the HEAD Start Program Performance Standards 45 CFR Chapter XIII. The specific components for the person hired in this position will be identified in the annual Administrative Faculty Goal Statement. The Coordinator reports to the Director, CFRC.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of related work experience; OR a Master’s degree and two (2) year of related work experience. 

Related Experience: Early childhood education, human development & family studies, social work or a related field. Experience working with programs for infants and toddlers and low-income children and families from diverse backgrounds; must include two (2) years in human services program management and one year of supervisory experience.

Certification and Licensure

• Current negative tuberculin test

• FBI background check/fingerprints before employment

• Certified in CPR and First Aid

• Valid Nevada driver’s license or ability to obtain one within specified time period

• CLASS reliable (Infant and Toddler) within 12 months of hire

Schedule or Travel Requirements

Flexible schedule required

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – B

Salary Range is $55,500 - $62,500

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advis