POSITION SUMMARY

The Center Office Manager provides high-level administrative and staff support to the center operations consistent with the Head Start Performance Standards (HSPPS) and CPLC Policies and Procedures. Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

HS/GED and 2 years of progressively more responsible experience in successful office operations and management is required. Must have basic knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, filing and telephone etiquette, as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to perform secretarial and clerical duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and the public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Operational knowledge of general office equipment (e.g., copy machine, fax machine, personal computer, printer, scanner, phone system). Use of computer, projection equipment, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems are required. Familiarity with Personnel Policies and Procedures, Accounts Payable, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Daycare Licensing, USDA reports, local state and federal regulations on reporting procedures preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Effective January 3, 2022, all CPLC Employees and all Service Providers, are required to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees, who are not Fully Vaccinated at the time of hire, are expected to begin a vaccination series immediately upon hire. CPLC recognizes medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, in accordance with applicable law and upon approval by CPLC. However, any person approved for an exemption, without exception, is subject to masking, and other requirements established by CPLC from time to time.