Administrator Jobs in Colorado

Job Title: HEAD START ADMINISTRATOR Company: Location: Commerce City, CO Description: Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Adams County Head Start Program. Provide support to and develop the Head Start Policy Council to ensure effective development of policies, long term goals, staff hiring, selection criteria and involvement of parents in a shared decision-making model. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs including Education, Health, Nutrition, Disability and Family Support; recommend, within Departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Human Services Department Workforce & Early Childhood Services Division Director; direct the implementation of improvements. Select, train, motivate and evaluate Head Start Program personnel, provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the Head Start Program; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities; projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Head Start Program annual budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary; write grant applications. Serve as liaison for the Head Start Program with other County departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Human Services Department Workforce & Early Childhood Services Division Director; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations,and operational studies; recommend modifications to Head Start programs, policies and procedures as appropriate. Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of educational administration Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints. Attend and participate in staff meetings and program events as requested. Manage the contract with Aspen Family Services for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) in Adams County Monitor the contract for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulation. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.