Item 3.F-March 4, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Michelle Saunders Position #(s): 11241
Current Title: Master Teacher
(JCC:76555;3A;CM3553;CC234;E)
Department: Child and Family Research Center
(CFRC)
Current Range: 1
College/Division: College of Education /
Educational Psychology, Counseling, and
Human Development (ECHD)
Account #(s): 1320-113-1158
Action Proposed: ( check all that apply )
( ) New position:
Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( X ) Title Change, Proposed Title: Assistant Director, CFRC Daily Operations
( X ) Proposed Reassignment from Range 1 to Range 2
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current or new HR assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Sherry Waugh, Dir, CFRC / Leping Liu, Chair, Educ Psych, Coun & HD
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean Chris Cheney
Interim Dean, College of Education
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Date
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Date
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 11241
Job Class Code: 67057
Range: 2
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 234
Effective Date: 3/1/2011
Approved Title:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CFRC DAILY OPERATIONS
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Employee Signature Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008

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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Assistant Director, Child and Family Research Center (CFRC) Daily Operations, assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of early care and education services for the (CFRC).
Specifically, the Assistant Director assumes primary responsibility for the scheduling, staffing, and daily operations for early childhood classrooms in four campus locations. The incumbent reports to the Director, CFRC.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage first with heading and then bulleted information).
40% - Site Supervision of Classified Staff
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Supervise, schedule, hire, train, and complete annual performance appraisals for classified teaching staff at Sarah Fleischman Building (SFB) & 11 th St. sites
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Coordinate maintenance of facility, materials and equipment
40% - Staffing, Scheduling and Daily Operation Management of all CFRC Sites
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Plan and develop daily schedules for classified and student staff members in each classroom at all sites
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Assess daily staff attendance and make necessary shifts in staffing to ensure child:staff ratios are maintained in compliance with Nevada child care licensing regulations, Head Start
Performance Standards and
(NAEYC) accreditation standards
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Work closely with the Center Director and assistant director to resolve problems
15% - Program Management
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Assist in the provision of parent enrollment and communication Range 3 needs to do more than assist
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Assist in overall program management including Summer Camp
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Assist with annual program self-assessment and improvement plans
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Assist with planning and implementation of center annual events\
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Assist in program development for the Center
5% - Campus Community Outreach
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Coordinate the inclusion of campus programs with the CFRC classroom (Deans Future
Scholars, Medical School, NCED, Foster Grandparents)
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Students enrolled in practica and internships
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Assistant Director represents the CFRC on issues related to provision of Early Head Start services in the local community, and the state. The position is very visible to the public through interaction with students, faculty, staff, and community groups. The individual works closely with the

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Director on decisions associated with the position, but must work independently, with initiative, and with some latitude in decision-making.
Impact:
The work of the Assistant Director impacts the quality of instruction and child care within the unit. The
Assistant Director influences the quality of services offered by the Center to faculty, staff, students, and community members for their young children a nd the resultant impact on the children’s education and well-being. This position is visible to the public and therefore has a direct impact on the perception of the Center and its reputation.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
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Developmentally appropriate practice as defined by the NAEYC
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Early childhood, child development and education principles
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County Child Care Licensing Regulations
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State Child Care Licensing Regulations
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State and Federal laws and regulations related to the position (i.e., Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)
Skills:
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Strong verbal and written communication
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Interpersonal and human relations skills
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Leadership skills
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Decision-making and problem-solving skills
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Supervisory skills, including an ability to teach and mentor staff and to achieve results
Ability to:
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Work as part of a team
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Be sensitive to disabilities and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
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Be aware of local community resources
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Complete assignments according to established timelines
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Communicate effectively with students and parents and support and encourage staff to develop and maintain a quality early childhood program
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Work with a variety of diverse constituents, i.e., Center staff, faculty, students, parents, and children
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Maintain confidentiality of information
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Classified staff, student employees, faculty
Students and Faculty
Faculty supervisor of students
Reason for Contact
To encourage and develop and maintain a quality early childhood resource library and discuss student issues
To serve as a model and offer feedback on performance, mentor students
To share information and receive feedback

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External
Parents and children
Reason for Contact
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To provide services and ensure that services for families and children are appropriate and comply with regulations
Community professionals To collaboratively work with a given child such as a handicapped child to work on common goal setting
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent. a. Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b. Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years or a Master’s Degree and two years of experience working in a high quality early childhood or early childhood education setting to include one year of supervisory experience
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None c. Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Current negative tuberculin test and FBI background check/fingerprints before employment
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Valid Nevada driver’s licenses or ability to obtain one within specified time period