Collaboration Director, Region XII Migrant and Seasonal Worker, Head Start Collaboration Office

Job Summary:

The Director of the Collaboration Office facilitates coordination and collaboration between the Region XII Office within the federal Office of Head Start, Region XII recipients, providers of early care and education, and other stakeholders that provide services related to the development and learning of eligible Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) farmworker children and families and the staff that work with them. This includes promoting partnerships with national organizations, analyzing data routinely collected from grant recipients to identify trends and priorities, and working with state Head Start Collaboration Offices to align early care and education services and supports for MSHS children.

Accountabilities:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to ensure that project goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.

• Determines and monitors scheduling, budget, procedures, and allotment of resources needed for project activities.

• Establishes work plans and Standard Operating Procedures to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies.

• Conducts a needs assessment of the communities and recipients of the MSHS program and updates it annually; uses the needs assessment, OHS and Region XII initiatives and priorities, and input from an Advisory Council to develop a strategic plan for the project.

• Establishes and regularly convenes an advisory council, comprised of individuals with direct knowledge about the needs of MSHS children and families, to inform the work of the Collaboration Office.

• Establishes, promotes, and maintains collaborative relationships among MSHS agencies and national organizations that promote health, mental health, and family services, or other services relevant to MSHS children and families.

• Works with state collaboration offices and others at the state and local levels to support the alignment of early care and education services for MSHS children.

• Researches funding sources and develops proposals for funding special project activities.

• Monitors ongoing activities and the progress towards attaining the goals and objectives of the project.

• Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding project participants.

• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution.

• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.

• Knowledge, experience, and skills in conducting needs assessments, developing strategic plans, establishing and convening advisory councils, establishing and supporting ongoing collaborative partnerships, and monitoring project activities and progress achieving project goals and objectives.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.

• Ability to motivate, influences, and collaborate with others.

• Ability to build positive working relationships with key stakeholders.

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and division operations.

• Problems encountered are complex and highly varied.

• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.  

Supervision Given/Received:

• Sets project goals and budgets and leads in achieving project goals.

• Leads coordination of resources for ongoing project and addresses/resolves project issues.

• Typically reports to Portfolio Director.

Education:**

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, such as Early Childhood Education, Educational Administration, Psychology, Social Sciences, Public or Business Administration, or Public Policy. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience:**

• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and pract