University of Northern Iowa
Director - Child Development Center
Main Campus, USA · Director · Contract
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About the role
- Primary Function: Oversees the day-to-day operations of the UNI Child Development Center (CDC), providing leadership in family engagement, enrollment processes, communication, and support for children's care, health, and well-being; collaborates in the development and implementation of the CDC's educational standards, goals, policies, and procedures; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, national accreditation standards, and all reporting and documentation requirements; manages the CDC's operating budget and related financial accounts, including grants and contracts, to ensure fiscal sustainability; leads the development of programmatic and revenue-generating initiatives and serves as a liaison among UNI faculty, administration, staff, and community partners to support teaching, research, and field placements; hires, supervises, evaluates, and provides professional development for staff and student employees; and evaluates program effectiveness annually to measure progress toward UNI and state goals.
- Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, business, family consumer science, or related field; at least three years of experience in administering a licensed early childhood program; current certifications in infant/child CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporter, and OSHA or ability to become certified within two months of hire; strong working knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices; commitment to the needs of all children in an educational environment; and excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the UNI Child Development Center (CDC), providing leadership in family engagement, enrollment processes, communication, and support for children's care, health, and well-being; collaborates in the development and implementation of the CDC's educational standards, goals, policies, and procedures; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, national accreditation standards, and all reporting and documentation requirements; manages the CDC's operating budget and related financial accounts, including grants and contracts, to ensure fiscal sustainability; leads the development of programmatic and revenue-generating initiatives and serves as a liaison among UNI faculty, administration, staff, and community partners to support teaching, research, and field placements; hires, supervises, evaluates, and provides professional development for staff and student employees; and evaluates program effectiveness annually to measure progress toward UNI and state goals.
Requirements
- at least three years of experience in administering a licensed early childhood program
- current certifications in infant/child CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporter, and OSHA or ability to become certified within two months of hire
- strong working knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- and excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded.
Nice to have
- experience with NAEYC accreditation process or Iowa's Quality Rating System (QRS) requirements
- and knowledge of business operations and Iowa DHHS licensing regulations preferred.
- Position Details:
- Job Category: Professional and Scientific
- Type of Position: Term
- Service Schedule: Calendar Year
- Application Instructions:
- All application materials received by May 25, 2026, will be given full consideration.
Compensation
- $65,000 to Commensurate
- Pay Grade: 119
- Pay Basis: Salary
- Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions.
Equal opportunity
- UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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- application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.
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