Preschool Promise Project Manager

The Preschool Promise Project Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of marketing/recruitment, eligibility determination, selection, and placement of children into Preschool Promise programs throughout Lane County, through working closely with families, providers, and community partners.

This position reports to the Co-Director of Education and works with all UWLC staff, particularly resource development, operations, and marketing & communications; businesses; donors; nonprofit agency partners; community service groups; government agencies. This position is connected to and engaged with peer local United Ways and United Way Worldwide colleagues for continuous learning, growth and consideration of new ideas.

To excel in this position, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Excelling in this position also requires thriving in a fast-paced environment with complex workflows. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in supervising and mentoring team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, and providing clear guidance to ensure direct reports achieve their full potential.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. Job posting may close early depending on number of qualified applicants received.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level, with or without accommodation:

• Ground coordinated enrollment and community building efforts in anti-racism, addressing systemic oppression, equity, wealth disparity, intersectionality, and other areas important to social justice. Engage with United Way's internal Equity Advisory Council.
• Communicate with all families and partners using trauma informed practices and high degree of customer service.
• Supervise the Preschool Promise team, train in new procedures, assign projects and manage completion of work.
• Manage and facilitate all Preschool Promise projects related to the team's role in marketing/outreach, eligibility determination of families, and enrollment into Preschool Promise; includes skill in project management, delegation of work to supervisees and colleagues, monitoring projects, and continuous quality improvement.
• Develop and foster positive, strategic relationships with external partner organizations, including Preschool Promise providers, the Department of Early Learning and Care, Quality Care Connections, Oregon Department of Human Services, Head Start of Lane County, Relief Nursery, and Early Childhood CARES.
• Develop and deepen relationships with community partners and families to better understand the needs and circumstances of the region's priority populations; lead planning of recruitment and engagement strategies that promote inclusion and improve access; coordinate outreach/recruitment efforts with partners to reach priority populations
• Approach complex publicly funded early learning eco-system challenges from a systems-level perspective and suggest solutions that benefit priority populations.
• See job description link for full list of duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements include:

• Grade 1: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum three (3) years related working experience, ideally in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Marketing, Program Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or another related field.

OR

• Five (5) years related working experience, ideally in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Marketing, Program Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or another related field.

• Grade 2: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum five (5) years working experience, ideally in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Marketing, Program Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or another related field.

OR

• Seven (7) years related working experience, ideally in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Marketing, Program Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or another related field.

Additional Requirements for Grades 1 and 2 include:

• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience including selection, hiring, evaluations, training, and performance management
• Bilingual, bicultural in Spanish and English highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the described qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position and encourage applicants to think broadly about how their lived and/or professional experience has prepared them to fulfill the duties of this position.

SALARY STATEMENT

The budgeted lifespan salary range for this position is currently $51,786 to $74,572 per year, depending upon the grade level. Proffered salaries are determined by several factors including applicant's knowledge, ­­­skills, experience, position, equity, and market.

United Way of Lane County offers a generous benefit package including 4-weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays; employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, access to short-term and long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); and a 403(b) plan.

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter.