Job Overview
The Deputy Director is responsible for the local administration of all Head Start programs in Hidalgo County, ensuring success in meeting program goals and compliance with all applicable standards of operation, regulations, and laws as applicable. The Deputy Director manages the day-to-day operations, ensuring that staff have the resources and support necessary to fulfill their roles. The Deputy Director for Head Start/Early Head Start Hidalgo County represents AVANCE in the community and provides professional leadership for the organization, implementing the strategic plan and policies set by AVANCE, Inc.
Job Responsibilities
The Deputy Director’s responsibilities primarily fall within the following core functions, although s/he may perform other tasks based upon program needs:
- Site Operations
- Program Services and Impact
- Financial Management
- Community Relations
Site Operations
- Oversee effective administration of local operations in Hidalgo County, ensuring a safe and productive work environment for staff
- Work with the AVANCE Chief Operations Officer to implement AVANCE’s policies and procedures with a focus on human resources, risk-management, and facilities management
- Implement government & grant-funded policies and procedures such as Head Start Standards
- Provide direct supervision of management level staff
- Prepare and submit all required personnel/operational reports to designated personnel
Program Services and Impact
- Oversee effective administration of all assigned programs and services
- Support effective implementation of Head Start/Early Head Start Programs
- Assure AVANCE HS/EHS Programs comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards as well as AVANCE policies and other applicable laws and regulations
- Coordinate and provide direction to stakeholders (i.e., staff, parents, and community representatives as appropriate) to conduct community- and self-assessments
- Collaborate with staff to provide guidance and support to parent committees and the policy council as appropriate
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of progress toward stated program goals and objectives, using programmatic and financial data for quality improvement purposes
- Prepare and submit accurate, timely reports regarding personnel, operations, program outcomes, and finance according to contract requirements and AVANCE guidelines
- Create a culture of data-driven decision making to support high-quality teaching and learning
- Collaborate with Head Start/Early Head Start leaders across the AVANCE network
Financial Management
- Maintain high financial operations standards and adhere to the Finance and Accounting Standards and Procedures Manual
- Work with the Executive Director to develop and monitor all budgets and administer and implement sound fiscal practices
- Maintains current knowledge of business insurance policies and requirements
- Develop and/or review grant applications and funding proposals
Community Relations
- Ensure constant and open communication with staff
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community leaders, agencies and organizations to strengthen local resources/services for families with young children
- Participate actively in local area, city, and county activities, organizations, and initiatives.
- Work with the Executive Director to increase visibility of AVANCE through opportunities for positive publicity
- In coordination with AVANCE National, develop marketing and communication materials to support outreach efforts
- Performs other duties as assigned
AVANCE Core Competencies
- Accountability
- The AVANCE Way
- Demonstrates Ability to Learn
- Fosters Innovation
- Takes Initiative
- Recovers from Setbacks
Education
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in education or related field
Work Experience
Required:
- Five+ years of leadership and management experience in a Head Start Program
- Demonstrated experience managing Head Start operations
Additional Skills
- Commitment to AVANCE’s mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and manage people’s work without supervising them directly
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, prioritize work, maintain deadlines, and ensure quality of work
- Excellent organizational ability
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Problem-solving and consensus-building expertise
- Excellent human relations skills
- Proven ability to supervise multiple functions with full accountability for effective operation and results.
Travel
- Ability to travel to various sites: Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.
- Travel required up to 50% of the time for work-related site visits, meetings, and functions.
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