Early Learning Hub Director

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for leading cross-sector early learning efforts for Coos, Curry, and Coastal Douglas Counties. In this role, the Director will play a convening, facilitating, and leadership role for the Hub at a local, regional, and state level. Successful management and support of staff in support of the organization in sustainably accomplishing its objectives. Building trust and strong relationships with diverse stakeholders is key to the success of this position.

About

The South Coast Regional Early Learning (SCREL) hub serves Coos, Curry, and Coastal Doulas Counties at the Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB). The SCREL Hub is one of 16 early learning hubs across the state of Oregon. Our aim is to help children get a healthy and well-rounded start, so they arrive at kindergarten ready to thrive. Designed for families with children under age eight and the programs that serve them, we’re the connection point to resources like Preschool Promise, Baby Promise, parenting resources, and voluntary in-home support programs. We lead regional initiatives including but not limited to Every Child Belongs, Prenatal to Grade 3, Home Visiting Systems Coordination, and Family Connects Oregon.

Position Requirements

• Provide strategic leadership by sharing a guided vision, while collaborating with the SCREL Governance Council, SOWIB, Director of Development and cross-sector partners to establish short-term and long-term goals, strategies, and activities that align with Raise Up Oregon: The Early Learning System Strategic Plan and other state and local initiatives.

• Build positive relationships with families, school districts, early learning programs, governance members, community partner organizations, and others. Enhance their effectiveness through technical assistance, consultation, resource sharing, assisting with collaborative efforts and identifying shared goals.

• Convene cross sector partners and facilitate community planning and Early Learning needs assessment activities.

• Utilize a family-centered approach and equity lens in SCREL initiative planning, implementation, and reflection.

• In partnership with the Director of Development, identify and manage opportunities to find, apply for, and leverage community resources toward early learning project goals and potential fund development.

• In partnership with the Director of Development, integrate parent voice, leadership, and engagement strategies into Governance Council and all levels of work at the Hub.

• Utilize data (qualitative and quantitative) in decision making and evaluation.

• Foster innovation and creativity by encouraging new ways of thinking and working, sharing best or promising practices from others.

• Facilitate regular SCREL Governance Council meetings; prepare and provide both written and oral reports to the Governance Council and other key community stakeholders.

• Maintain constant, clear, kind, and open communication with the Department of Early Learning and Care, Governance Committee, Director of Development, Executive Team, SOWIB Board of Directors, staff, and community stakeholders across the region.

• Review reports provided by the Finance Director and present budget and financial reports to the SCREL Governance Council.

• Prepare and provide written reports in partnership with the Director of Development and the SOWIB finance team to various funding agencies.

• Manage Early Learning budget and ensure grant compliance. Develops and coordinates contracts, monitors, and updates budget, tracks financial reports, initiates contractor and sub-contractor payments, and makes funding recommendations to the governance board.

• Support and facilitate continuous quality improvement activities.

• Manage budgets and compliance from numerous funding streams including State and private foundations.

• Work with staff and partners on contract development and contract monitoring.

• Oversee the day-to-day SCREL staff and activities to support the development and implementation of regional impact work.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion and/or approval of contractual deliverables.

• Develop and support cross-sector partnerships to ensure young children and their families are supported toward success in life and school.

• Represent SCREL and/or SOWIB at local, state, and nationwide conferences, meetings and events, as needed.

• Work in partnership with the Executive Director and the Director of Development on advocacy efforts and the local, state, and national level related to child care supply building and early care and education advocacy.

• Partner with representatives from health care, human and social services, early childhood, K12 and higher education, business, parents, and others to create, implement, and monitor a shared strategic plan and annual work plans.

• Works collaboratively with the Director of Development and SOWIB’s Leadership Team to ensure integration and alignment of early learning work within the agencies strategic, outreach, and quality improvement plans.

• Monitor the early learning landscape to identify and participate in opportunities to promote the shared goals of the Early Learning Council.

• Work with the Director of Development to direct overall implementation of initiatives and oversee the range of activities, pilots, and programs with partners and community-based organizations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

SCREL staff, currently five FTE.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office, out in the community, and with a diverse population.

Travel

This position requires travel.

Required Education, Experience and Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent education and/or work experience combination.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence.

• Excellent organizational, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fluid changing environment.

• Must be organized, flexible, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, and detail oriented.

• Proven ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with multiple cross-sector partners.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a full workload while ensuring deadlines are met.

• Ability to tailor messages to a variety of audience, starting with purpose and big-picture context, leading to positive stakeholder feedback on clarity and relevance.

• Ability to lead meetings with clear flow, manage an agenda and discussion, and end with decisions and next steps clearly summarized.

• Ability to research, analyze, and translate information to a variety of stakeholders.

• Proven ability to lead a bold, long-term strategic vision (3–5 years).

• Experience and ability to support, supervise, and develop a cohesive and effective team.

• Ability to address conflicts, performance gaps, and difficult conversations directly and confidently.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Non-profit experience.

• Early Learning experience.

• Database management and/or data analysis.

• Experience in project management.

• Experience with grant writing, grant tracking and grant reporting.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employees’ activities, duties, or responsibilities to do this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Funding Note

An external source funds this position and is dependent on funding from non-SOWIB sources and continued employment is contingent on those grants and/or contracts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SOWIB is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Pay: $92,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have non-profit experience?
• Do you have Early Learning experience?
• Do you have experience with grant writing, grant tracking and grant reporting?
• Do you have experience in project management?
• Do you have database management and/or data analysis?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Coos Bay, OR 97420: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $92,000 - $110,000