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Child Care Business Specialist - Oriskany, NY

New York State (Other), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jul 2026

About the role

The Child Care Business Specialist serves as a member of the Family Development Team to deliver programming and assist with the evaluation, planning and management of Family Development programs to childcare providers in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties. The Business Specialist will help build the supply of quality childcare in the three counties by offering technical assistance, training and coaching to childcare providers. The educator will deliver established educational programs to childcare providers on topics including but not limited to: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) guidelines, engaged learning environments, program organization and routine, parent and provider communication, developmentally appropriate practice, program development, business practices, professionalism and responsibility. This position will provide data entry of participant data requiring confidentiality. The Educator will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree and years of transferable experience.
At least one year of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to plan, teach, and evaluate educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.
Demonstrated ability to relate to various audiences.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means.
Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel).
Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with staff.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with NY State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) childcare regulations.
Experience in a licensed/registered childcare program.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: (List the position’s assigned responsibilities and estimate percentage of annual time spent on each responsibility. Include only the essential functions that are fundamental and necessary to the position, which can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. If the section does not apply to this specific position, leave it blank. Estimate of percent will vary based on the needs and changing priorities of the position. Approximate percent of time will be annualized in 5% increments.)

Please refer to the Program, Administrative, and Camp job category profiles.

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery – 70%

Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to provide education on quality early care and education.
Provide research-based material and resources to providers, parents, staff and other groups as they are identified.
Utilize existing educational programs to provide education on business practices in early childhood.
Serve as a subject-matter resource on business practices for the early childhood community.
Interact effectively with program participants to provide educational resources that meet their specific needs.
Meet or exceed targeted delivery goals assigned by the supervisor as indicated by the funding source.
Inform childcare providers and parents of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services.
Represent CCE to the public, community leaders, government officials and Cornell University in a professional manner as part of program delivery.

Program Evaluation – 5%

Interact with program participants and clientele to collect evaluation data for improving programs and services.
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Assist supervisor in the process of analyzing program data, and based on that analysis, assist in making recommendations for improvements in program offerings.
Communicate evaluation findings to constituents as appropriate.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction – 5%

Provide input in planning the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods.
Assist in the planning of Family Development programs and events.
Assist supervisor in initiating effective prof