Deputy Director, Division of Universal Preschool

About the position Responsibilities • Plan, direct, and implement programs and policies for the Universal Preschool Division. • Oversee high-level project management and hold managers accountable for commitments and deliverables. • Co-manage staff in the Division of Universal Preschool, with direct supervision over specific business units. • Support the Division Director in guiding program development and project plans. • Monitor activities and coordinate efforts to ensure timely and accurate project implementation. • Approve the Division budget and travel requests. • Establish and maintain communication with management, state departments, federal agencies, and stakeholders. • Conduct meetings with internal and external stakeholders for policy development and information sharing. Requirements • Nine years of full-time professional work experience in a related field, including three years of professional program management experience and five years of supervisory experience. • A bachelor's degree in early childhood education, educational leadership, sociology, psychology, social work, political science, human services, public or business administration, or a closely related field, along with five years of relevant work experience. Nice-to-haves • State experience relevant to this position • Experience with strategic planning • Experience with contract and budget management • Knowledge of early childhood, behavioral health, and early relational health • Ability to build consensus and collaborate with various stakeholders • Experience interpreting and analyzing reporting data • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills • Strong time and project management skills Benefits • 401(k) • Credit union membership • Dental insurance • Disability insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Loan forgiveness • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave • Medical, dental, and vision plans • State paid life insurance policy • Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution) • Optional 401(k) and 457 plans • State paid short-term disability coverage • Additional optional life and disability plans • Training and professional development Apply tot his job