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Our Little Village Site Director

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Department: Family Resource Center (MSA)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $56,179- $65,000

Job Summary:

The Family Resource Center is seeking an Our Little Village Site Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Family Resource Center Our Little Village (OLV ) Site Director is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the OLV early care and education (ECE ) program, a short-term program operating daily Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring terms out of two Corvallis sites (Dixon Recreation Center and Milne) and the International Moms Group (IMG ). This includes the supervision of the OLV Assistant Director and the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and mentoring of 45+ student employee caregivers. This position is responsible for fostering positive, nurturing relationships with children and families of which they serve. The OLV Site Director is also responsible for the hiring and onboarding of all FRC ECE Aides (student employees) for the Corvallis campus ECE centers. This position will manage the Our Little Village budget.

The OLV Site Director reports to the Family Resource Center’s Associate Director and Director of Student Engagement within the Division of Student Affairs. This position is informed by the fields of Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Human Development and maintains a working knowledge and compliance with the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC ) Child Care licensing standards and is knowledgeable about the trends and best practices in the field of early care and education.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

65% OUR LITTLE VILLAGE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION :

• Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of all OLV early care and education (ECE ) centers (Milne, Dixon, and IMG ).
• Plans, develops, coordinates, administers, executes, and assesses all aspects of the program, including knowledge and practice of National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC ) accreditation standards, DELC licensing standards.
• Completes required immunization reporting by working closely with the Benton County Health Department and in communication with families.
• Establishes, manages, and maintains collaborations and partnerships with various OSU departments, units, colleges, and programs as well as resources outside of OSU in support of children and families accessing OLV and in support of student employees.
• Works with the Family Resource Center Director of Facilities and Operations on facility related projects and program budget development. Manages unit’s preapproved budget.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to families as is reasonable within a group care setting.
• Oversees program quality, assesses program quality through regular classroom and teacher observation to ensure a child centered, developmentally appropriate program.
• Takes a proactive approach to problem solving. Manages through emergent, unusual or crisis situations with good and sound judgment.
• Manages the student scheduling software and ECE program software for all OLV centers.
• Ensures operational procedures are appropriately developed, implemented, and followed.

25% SUPERVISION AND STUDENT EMPLOYMENT :

• Train and supervise OLV Assistant Coordinator and student teachers.
• Model exemplary and high quality practice and professionalism for students who are engaged in early childhood professional preparation and other related fields.
• Organize and conduct staff meetings to discuss program and child related concerns and to design and plan program activities.
• Provide continual guidance, model appropriate interactions with children, support, and feedback in the classroom, delegating responsibility and authority when appropriate.
• Work with Corvallis ECE Center Site Directors on their needs for FRC Student ECE Aides and initiate recruitment with the FRC Director of Facilities and Operations.
• Onboard all student employees and ensure they complete all OSU and DELC trainings
• Ensures an inclusive and positive work environment that engages and retains student staff
• Participate actively in one’s own professional development and support the professional development and growth of colleagues and students.

5% PARENT PROGRAMMING AT OLV | MILNE :

• Manages the OLV | Milne community programming spaces
• Attends to parents accessing the Kid’s Gift Closet and Kid’s Clothing Exchange
• Works with FRC Administrative Assistant and FRC Director of Student Engagement on events and programming in the space, inclusive of toy drives for the Kid’s Gift Closet.

5% OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

What You Will Need

• BS or BA in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field OR Step 9 in Oregon Registry Online (ORO ).
• 5+ years experience in early care and learning environments (birth to five)
• Experience as a program administrator (Assistant Director, Lead Teacher, Education Coordinator, etc.) in an early care and education setting
• Experience mentoring and supervising early care providers
• Demonstrable contributions to promoting and enhancing diversity
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon’s Office of Child Care Central Background Registry, hold a current Oregon Approved Food Handlers card, and a current First Aid/CPR card by time of appointment.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Human Development & Family Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in birth to three ECE program
• Experience working with students with children in a post-secondary education setting
• Experience with ECE quality assurance and program accreditation.
• Experience teaching or working with children who have special developmental needs.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

On-site active engagement in an early care and education context interacting with adults and children including work outdoors. Will include some evening and weekend work.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 27, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Erika Woosley
Erika.woosley@oregonstate.edu
541-737-4906

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. Transcripts must be received by the closing date. If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed.

Step 9 in Oregon Registry Online (ORO ) may be uploaded as License or Certification 1. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.

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