Job Description:

Are you passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education in Oklahoma? We are actively seeking an Administration Director to join our team at the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development (CECPD). As an Administration Director, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of providing high-quality training for childcare workers, administrators, and facility owners. At CECPD, we believe in the power of learning conversations and collaborative work to enhance education systems, policies, and childcare practices. You will play a crucial role in shaping the vision and direction of CECPD, managing grant accounts, ensuring effective program implementation, fostering collaborations with educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations, and building strong partnerships essential for expanding CECPD’s reach and impact. Join us in making a difference in early childhood education!

• Plans, directs, or coordinates the day-to-day operations of the program or center to include administrative oversight and support, manages staff, performs financial analysis, prepares budgets and reports, grants management, and policy development.   


• Provides direct administrative management and oversight of the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development (CECPD)to include but not limited to staff management, inventory management, and quality assurance improvement.


• Works directly with DHS funders to ensure all contractual agreements are met promptly.


• Regularly collaborate with other DHS-funded organizations.


• Develops, recommends, and implements administrative, fiscal, and operational policies in compliance with the University, NIH, federal, and state guidelines. Maintains policy and procedure manuals and documents processes.


• Supervises the activities and performance of the department’s non-faculty staff including but not limited to hiring, training, performance management, and employee discipline and/or termination. Recommends salary adjustments based on equity and performance. 


• Financial responsibilities include budgeting, financial planning, and approval of expenditures. Analyzes departmental financial procedures. Makes recommendations for changes and develops strategies for change.


• Prepares budget and financial reports. Prepares monthly reports on activities of the operation and presents them to management.


• Manages and participates in a variety of projects to ensure financial, quality, service, and operational goals are achieved. Plans and develops internal and/or external partnerships to market and further CECPD’s mission.


• May develop grant submissions and oversee funded programs.


• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education:  Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field, AND:

• 60 months of related experience in a university or healthcare environment or equivalent administrative position.

Skills:   

• Demonstrated administrative leadership and expertise to build effective partnerships, promoting a team approach to strategic planning and the development of a full continuum specialty program.


• Highly developed expertise in quantitative analysis to support definition and advancement of the department’s goals and objectives.


• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining positive, effective, and productive relationships with leadership.


• Ability to act as a liaison between the administrative and funder’s staffs, boards, and external stakeholders. Ability to provide leadership to establish priorities and to develop and implement solutions.


• Ability to understand employee viewpoints and needs and work strategically.


• A high orientation to detail with proven analytical and financial skills.

 Department Preferences:

• PhD in Education or Social Behavioral Sciences


• University Experience


• Grant and Contract Management Experience

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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