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1 Staff JOB DESCRIPTION Form: HRF5005, Ver. 1, Revised 07/12/2013 DATE: 11/18/2015 POSITION #: FA9761 NAME OF INCUMBENT(S): JOB TITLE: FT Administrator, Academic Program Director, Child Development and Early Education DIVISION: Health and Human Services PROGRAM: Child Development and Early Education PAY REPORTS FA9763 Admin II TABLE/LEVEL/GRADE: TO: STATUS: Please click the appropriate boxes that apply. Regular/Continuing Temporary/Limited Duration Full-Time (40 hrs/wk) Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining AFT Individual Position Pooled Position: Part-Time: Provisional/Grant Funded No. of Employee if this position is pooled. Hours/Week JOB SUMMARY: (This section should summarize the overall purpose ( mission ) of this job in 1-4 sentences. Briefly describe the primary reason the job exists at LCC.) Serve as the program administrator of the LCC academic Child Development and Early Education Program, assuring that the program meets current professional best practices, and reflects current work place and industry requirements. Monitor and implement NAEYC associate s degree accreditation standards and requirements. Prepare program budget, monitor expenditures, assist with curriculum development, advise students, and maintain liaison with the CHDV Academic Lab (ELCC), other LCC departments, external agencies, advisory committee, and the community. Provide didactic and field instruction within the program as required. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate part-time and full-time faculty and administrative staff. DIRECT REPORTS: (If this is a supervisory position (authority to hire, assign, discipline, approve timesheets), list position #s of those supervised). Direct Report(s): FF9860, PFCHDV, PLCHDV, CFL001, CFL002, CFL003, CFA018 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify and describe the essential duties and responsibilities, i.e., what actions are done and what are the expected results. Most jobs can be described using 5-10 statements. List in priority order, beginning with top priority/must get done, with approximate percent for each (e.g. 20% 1. reconciles grant fund expenditures to balance monthly budget). Other duties, as assigned, are implicit in all position descriptions. % No Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide program administrative leadership including but not limited to: strategic planning, and program development, assessment and effectiveness, accreditation requirements, budget and grant preparation and monitoring. Maintain program outcomes assessment

2 plan and curriculum management plan through curriculum development, evaluation, and revision. Update and develop ongoing academic lab (ELCC) and field placement procedures and guidelines in accordance with program and college objectives, and regulatory requirements (i.e. Child Day Care Licensing, NAEYC accreditation standards). Assess, plan and collaborate in the operation of program facilities that support instructional and student needs and requirements. Analyze instructional and non-instructional program operational issues in order to effectively problem-solve and continuously improve program quality. Determine and coordinate physical facilities and resources required for optimal instructional delivery and student experience. Perform instructional duties as assigned and approved; may vary based on need but not to exceed 25% of workload. Assess, develop, implement, evaluate and revise instructional methods, textbooks, instructional resources, select program materials, and facilities to meet college mission and goals and accreditation standards. Develop and coordinate semester-to-semester schedules for faculty and courses for the program. Recruit, interview, hire, assign, mentor, and evaluate faculty, staff and contracted services individuals. Initiate program or department in-service, staff meetings, and faculty development. Recruit and advise students seeking to enroll in the program, as well as advise those students currently enrolled and progressing towards completing the required curricula. Coordinate communication and liaison activities within and between the college and community practitioners, employers, external regulatory agencies, and advisory committees. Participate in college-wide and divisional meetings and activities as a representative of the program. CORE COMPETENCIES. Record the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Provide descriptions of core competencies below (e.g. communication, customer service, decision-making, leadership, problem-solving, etc.). An incumbent or applicant must be able to demonstrate and results must be measurable. KNOWLEDGE: Technical, specialized, disciplinary, industry-specific and/or operational knowledge or understanding required in your job. Strategic planning Program evaluation Program Accreditation, Maintenance, and Monitoring Assessment procedures and data analysis Budget preparation and monitoring Grant preparation and monitoring Management techniques Conflict resolution and win-win negotiations Delegation Continuous Quality Improvement strategies Customer service Professional discipline specific knowledge related to Child Development and Early Education Adult education instructional processes and strategies for learning enhancement COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCE: Requirements for listening, verbal communication and/or written communication with others, and/or for educating, training, persuading, serving and/or otherwise influencing customers. Listening Verbal and written communication Use of technology/voice mail/ /computer software systems Public speaking ability beneficial Ability to analyze, evaluate, and formulate conclusions and solutions creatively

3 PROBLEM SOLVING: Thinking required by the job for evaluating, analyzing, creating, and reaching conclusions and the need to identify obstacles and develop applicable solutions. Ability to analyze, evaluate, and formulate conclusions and solutions creatively Logic and reasoning Ability to prioritize LEADERSHIP: Required ability to manage people, department(s) and/or operations and/or provide guidance/counsel to others. Ability to manage people and operational processes in a collaborative manner Ability to provide career guidance and counseling to students Ability to work both autonomously and within a team Ability to build team and collaborative working environment Ability to organize, execute and follow up on projects OTHER: Other applicable skills and abilities not mentioned above. Computer literacy Time management and organizational skills Ability to embrace change and demonstrate flexibility Commitment to diversity Shows flexibility including the acceptance of and willingness to initiate change EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Identify the education and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus additional specific years of experience, certifications, licenses and/or special training required to perform the essential functions of this job. Required: Master s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or currently enrolled in a Masters or higher degree program from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and able to complete within 2 years. At least 18 college credits in Child Development/Early Childhood Education. Significant progressive academic administrative experience in an organization focused on Child Development and/or Early Childhood Education best practices and delivery systems. Teaching experience teaching adults in a structured learning environment about best practices in Child Development and the delivery of high quality Early Childhood Education, including the equivalent of at least one year as a college instructor in this field. One year teaching young children in a licensed child care center, licensed preschool program, or kindergarten. Preferred: Contract and grant management experience Three years progressive administrative experience in an organization focused on Child Development and/or Early Childhood Education best practices and delivery systems. Five years teaching experience teaching adults in a structured learning environment about best practices in Child Development and the delivery of high quality Early Childhood Education, including the equivalent of at least one year as a college instructor in this field. Contract and grant management experience Experience with NAEYC accreditation PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Complete the physical and mental demands on the attached ADA Checklist that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mobility around the LCC campus is a normal part of the position s functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Go to the ADA Checklist.

4 WORK ENVIRONMENT: Complete the work environment characteristics on the attached ADA Checklist that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Go to the ADA Checklist. Incumbent s Name (if any). Incumbent s Signature* Supervisor s Name Supervisor s Signature* Dean/ELT s Name Dean/ELT s Signature Note: Signature means approval, otherwise return for signatures. Human Resources Rep. HR Rep Signature Note: Position description to be reviewed annually, upon posting or transfer of person or position.

5 Lansing Community College ADA Compliance Job Description Checklist The immediate supervisor is responsible for completion of this form. Fill in more information as needed that apply to the essential job duties of the attached job description. Position #: FA9761 : 11/18/201511/18/2015 Supervisor s Position #: FA9763 Materials Used: Standard Office Equipment: Computer keyboard, mouse, screen (either desktop or laptop) Paper and Pencil/pen Various software (spreadsheet, word-processing, web-base, other media) Projector and Screen Telephone, blackberry, fax Others, please list: Standard Trades Equipment: Carpentry Electrical Plumbing Others repair/maintenance tools, please list: Mental Functions: Comparing (compare/contrast data, people, things) Copier. collator, reproduction Copying (entering, posting, transcribing data) Synthesizing (combine data, concepts, interpretations) Analyzing (examine, test data, present alternative actions) Auditory Functions: Visionary Functions: Computing (math calculations or carrying out formula operations) Compiling (gathering, classifying, evaluating data, people, things) Talking (express ideas, thoughts, languages, conveying details, accurately, loudly, quickly) Hearing (receive details through oral communication, make fine differences in sound with other sound interference e.g. running machines, other people) Near acuity (at 20 inches or less when minute accuracy is essential) Far acuity (more than 20 inches when day and night/dark conditions are essential) Depth perception (3 dimensional vision, judge distances, space) Color vision (distinguish colors) Field of vision (up-down and right-left) Smell and Tasting Functions: Flavors & odors (distinguish similarities, differences, intensities, qualities using tongue & nose) Movement, Strength, Repetition Functions: Climbing Kneeling Reaching Balancing Crouching Grasping Stooping Crawling Picking/Typing/Keyboarding Sedentary (exert up to 10 lbs of force to lift, carry, push, pull, move objects; sit most of the time) Light (exert upt to 20 lbs of force to lift, carry, push, pull, move object; walk/stand occasionally) Medium (exert lbs of force, walk/stand frequently) Heavy (exert lbs of force, walk/stand routinely) Very Heavy (exert over 100 lbs of force, walk/stand routinely) Environmental Conditions: Weather (rain, snow, wind) Vibrations Extreme cold (inside, outside) Extreme heat (inside, outside) Confined/restricted spaces Based upon Hazards (fumes, odors, dust, toxic chemicals, allergens, Extreme noises Hazards (fumes, odors, dust, toxic chemicals, allergens, poor ventilation, shock)