Director of Preschool Services Department

Job Description:

Director of Preschool Services Department

Description

The Job

APPLY BY AUGUST 26, 2024, FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

Recruitment will remain open until filled.

( https://www.sbcounty.gov/uploads/HR/Documents/Director-of-Preschool-Services-Department.pdf )

San Bernardino County prides itself on being a high-performing, forward-thinking and fast-paced organization where innovation and service are central to our culture and operations. We are in search of a visionary leader to join our Department of Preschool Services as the next Director of Preschool Services overseeing the Department in all planning and execution of the organization’s mission and goals, from both the strategic and operational levels.

Outstanding Compensation and Benefits: San Bernardino County offers a generous compensation package that includes a competitive salary within the designated 87B salary range and our excellent Exempt B Benefits package. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with a complementing modified leaves package and benefits. Annual base salary up to $218,004.

Click HERE to view our brochure, including additional information regarding the position, qualifications and a detailed list of benefits . You may also copy and paste this link to your browser: https://www.sbcounty.gov/uploads/HR/Documents/Director-of-Preschool-Services-Department.pdf

To learn more, please click the link below

• County Website
• Preschool Services Department
• County Vision

Minimum Requirements

Desired Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, management, behavioral/social science, or closely related field.

Experience: Five (5)+ years of progressively responsible experience as a manager or administrator in a Head Start, or other related educational setting, or a County, State, or Federal social services agency which includes responsibility for interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development, personnel administration, operations, and budget/fiscal administration. Qualifying experience must also include full-scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate managers and/or supervisors.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for planning, organizing and directing a Countywide Head Start Program. Develop policies, procedures and plans to ensure that the educational, health and social needs of participants and their families are met.
• Collaborate with school districts, private sector early childhood educators, and non-profit/community-based organizations to deliver services to low-income children and families.
• Analyze and/or directs studies and legislative research to determine service or program needs; determine immediate and long-range impact and cost; ensures coordination and oversight with advisory groups, delegate agencies, governmental agencies and community organizations.
• Direct the planning, justification and administration of the department budget; establish and administer fiscal compliance and reporting to assure funds are distributed in conformance with the conditions of program plans or special grants; ensure compliance with regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services as mandated by the Head Start Act.
• Provide support services to the Policy Council and its various committees to assist the Council in meeting its obligation in participating in the establishment of policies and procedures, setting long and short-term goals for the Program, and assessing program effectiveness.
• The Director of the Preschool Services Department is an unclassified position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate will have extensive experience with an organization that is primarily concerned with the social services programs that include the well-being of low-income families or comparable private sector entity. In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in partnership with County, State, Federal, and community agencies and build positive and constructive relationships to benefit the community; lead with integrity and inspire staff to provide services in an effective, efficient, and respectful manner; promote diversity and inclusion; and have experience working with diverse populations.

Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Selection Process

TO BE CONSIDERED

Interested candidates must submit:

• Compelling cover letter;
• Comprehensive resume;
• Three (3) professional references.

An electronic version of all submittals are required to be sent to: ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov or candidates may complete the online application and upload the required documents.

This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed.

Questions should be addressed to: Aisha Weaver (aweaver@hr.sbcounty.gov) OR Rachel Guerra (rachel.guerra@hr.sbcounty.gov)
APPLICATIONS/RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply asap and no later than August 26, 2024, for priority review .

Exempt Unit-Group B

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$153,504.00 - $218,004.80 Annually