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Job Description
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, has an immediate need for a Full-time Senior Program Director for the Early Childhood Education Alternative Certification Program (ECACP). The work schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. This is a Non-Bargaining, Exempt, Grade 35 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. This position is currently eligible for telework up to 2 days a week. This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit.
This is a grant funded, temporary position with benefits funded through June 30, 2025, with the possibility of continuation, beyond this period, contingent upon funding.
Duties include but are not limited to :
- Direct the Early Childhood Education Alternative Certification Program in partnership with Education and Social Sciences and WDCE at Montgomery College.
- Collaborate with Early Childhood Programs countywide and statewide (centers), family childcare providers, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Maryland State Department of Education.
- Consult with deans, chairs, and directors regarding the scheduling of credit and noncredit classes necessary for program completion.
- Collaborate with WDCE to recruit and assign program faculty and staff. Schedule part-time faculty trainings and other professional development opportunities.
- Observe WDCE faculty teaching and provide feedback.
- Lead curriculum development and assessment efforts as required.
- Collaborate with the Office of Business Services and the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs regarding budget monitoring, procurement, and grant administration and compliance efforts.
- Visit childcare centers, Early Childhood Education (ECE) organizations, and ECE settings to facilitate partnerships and recruitment.
- Coordinate student advising efforts related to the program.
- Serve as point of contact for ECACP program, engaging with state and local internal and external partners. Disseminate information to faculty, staff, and administrators as necessary.
- Manage grants and submit reports and other communications as required. Conduct routine grant outcome assessment. Collaborate with WDCE in the development, coordination, and delivery of grant-funded ECE / WDCE initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications :
Hiring Range $95,791 to $131,713 / annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. Please include a complete resume including all relevant and related work experience.
Application Process :
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire :
Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.
Our benefits package includes : generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu . We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.
Closing Date Open Until Filled
Salary : $95,791 - $131,713
