Spanish ECE Career Pathways Manager (Part-Time)

POSITION: Part-Time Spanish ECE Career Pathways Manager (Staff Associate): Department of Early Childhood Education; Haverhill and Lawrence (45 Franklin Street) Campuses; 18.75 hours/week and will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of working students; Non-Unit Professional Position. This is a contract-funded position and employment is contingent upon renewal of contract.

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Dean of Business and Professional Studies, the Contract Manager will oversee the administrative, planning, compliance, and reporting functions required to implement and manage the Spanish ECE Pathways contract successfully. This role ensures that all contract activities are executed in alignment with contract requirements, timelines, and reporting expectations. Because the contract serves a multilingual population, the Contract Manager will ensure that communication, coordination, and student support services are accessible in Spanish.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, reviews, and implements policies and procedures to administer contract and contract reporting.
• Oversees contract budgets, tracks expenditures, and reviews financial reports to ensure funds are used appropriately and within approved timelines.
• Monitors program performance and progress toward contract goals, including reviewing program data and outcomes related to early childhood services.
• Prepares and submits required reports, documentation, and updates related to the contract.
• Collaborates with internal teams and community partners to support the implementation of contract-funded initiatives.
• Communicate fluently in Spanish (written and verbal) to effectively support and engage with students.
• Provide strategic leadership to drive the successful execution, growth, and continuous advancement of this program.
• Facilitates meetings, training, and communications with stakeholders regarding the contract.
• Maintains accurate contract records, databases, and documentation to support reporting and audits.
• Builds partnerships with community organizations, schools, childcare providers, and family-serving agencies to support outreach and recruitment for early childhood programs.
• Supports outreach and marketing efforts to increase program awareness, enrollment, and community participation.
• Oversee the Spanish Student Liaison

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, education, ECE services, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant professional experience in contract management, grant work, program administration, workforce development, or student services may be considered.
• Background in early childhood education (ECE) and experience with ECE credentialing through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in public administration, education, nonprofit management, social work, or a related field.
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $38,000.00 - $40,950.00 annually with complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 1, 2026