Position Description
The Director of Financial Supports is responsible for leading CCAoMN's Financial Supports department. This position will set the strategic direction and oversee several programs that offer financial support to child care providers statewide. In addition, the Director is a key decision maker and contributor to the organization's mission, vision, strategic plan, and grant deliverables. This is a full-time position that supervises staff and reports to the Associate Director of Finance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide leadership and coordination of all Financial Supports programs.· Set strategic direction and oversee all Financial Supports programs, including the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood MINNESOTA scholarship program, REETAIN bonuses, Child Development Associate (CDA) scholarship, Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) scholarships, and Great Start Compensation Support Payments (GSCSPP).· Develop and maintain partnerships with other agencies and provider organizations, to promote the above programs.· Provide budget oversight and effectively manage department resources.· Ensure internal controls for all scholarship/grant programs.· Monitor statewide scholarship initiatives, track trends, and keep CCAoMN/DCYF abreast of opportunities and challenges regarding the Early Education field.Lead and supervise the Financial Supports department.· Assign duties, delegate tasks, and direct employees to execute assigned job responsibilities and contract deliverables.· Provide continuous feedback on employee performance, coach and provide training opportunities, and administer progressive discipline when needed.· Communicate and implement organization priorities and guide work to enable the department to meet the organization's mission, vision, and strategic direction.Manage the partnership between the Financial Supports department and Department of Children, Youth and Family (DCYF).· Serve as the liaison between the Financial Supports department and DCYF.· Meet regularly with DCYF counterparts to update on projects.· Provide input and insights on projects and policies as requested by DCYF.· Monitor and ensure contract workplans and deliverables are executed.· Develop and distribute reports as needed.Support the organization's mission, vision, strategic plan, and anti-racism goals by participating in activities and professional development opportunities.· Participate in staff meetings, workgroups, or taskforces to assist with achieving the organization's goals.· Assist Child Care Aware with implementing the organization's strategic plans by embedding the goals into everyday work.· Participate in professional development activities to strengthen your understanding and skills around diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.· Encourage staff under your supervision to participate in additional DEI-AR activities and to support the mission of the organization.Qualifications
Degree in Early Childhood or related degreeFive years' experience in supervision or managementKnowledge and understanding of child care and workforce issuesAbility to communicate with diverse organizations and peopleAbility to write reportsAbility to read and interpret financial statements and prepare budgetsExperience with word processing software, spreadsheets and data systemsIndependent worker/comfortable working with staff in remote locationsDemonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with a commitment to incorporating the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion into your work.Working Conditions
Full-time, non-exempt, temporary long-term positionFlexible scheduling, family-friendly work cultureHybrid work arrangement that blends working virtually and onsiteMay require sitting or stationary position for extended periods of timeOccasional travel within and outside Minnesota (approximately 20%)Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range - $71,115.20-$88,899.00, annually depending on qualifications plus up to an additional $2,000/year for lifestyle expenses (pro-rated for part-time employees)
Competitive benefit package
Medical and Dental Insurance· Medical and dental insurance for single or family coverage; CCA covers 70-80% of the cost· Health Care Flexible Spending Account· Vision InsuranceDisability Leave· Long-term disability and Short-Term Disability coveragePaid Time Off· Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 10 to 30 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)· 12 scheduled holidays· 3 Personal Days· 12 Sick days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)· Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave that can be used in addition to sick hours accruedRetirement Benefits· 401k employer match up to 5%Employee Well-being· Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.· Wellness Hours: two hours per week of paid time off for wellness· Flexible spending account for dependent care· Flexible work schedule and hybrid work environmentCareer Development· Professional development opportunities with additional funds for career development· Qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramPeople of the global majority and American Indians encouraged to apply – EOE
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