Item 3.G-March 4, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Marci Hosier-Behmaram
Position #(s): 10796
Current Title: Coordinator, Child Care
Current Range: 2
(JCC:76116;3A;UNLV10;CC043;E)
Department: Child and Family Research Center
(CFRC)
College/Division: College of Education /
Educational Psychology, Counseling,
and Human Development (ECHD)
Account #(s): 1320-113-1253
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
(X) Title Change, Proposed Title: Coordinator, Education & Parent Involvement
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
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
Dean, College of Education
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Date
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 10796
EEO Code: 3A
CUPA Code: UNLV10
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 043
Job Class Code: 67058
Range: 2
Effective Date: 3/1/2011
Approved Title:
COORDINATOR, EDUCATION AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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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 Coordinator, Education and Parent Involvement, is responsible for the planning implementation
and evaluation of the comprehensive infant/toddler early care and education service provided at the
Early Head Start sites. The Coordinator assures compliance with the Head Start Performance
Standards, federal rules, and all applicable state and local regulations. The Coordinator provides
leadership, direction, and oversight for both the Education/Early Childhood Development and Parent
Involvement components. The Coordinator reports to the Director, Child and Family Resource Center,
(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).
65% Site supervision of Classified Staff
 Supervise, schedule, hire, train and complete annual performance appraisals for classified
teaching staff
 Coordinate maintenance of facility, materials & equipment
15% Program Management
 Assist in overall program management
 Assist with annual program self-assessment and improvement plans
 Assist with planning and implementation of center annual events
15% Provide leadership for the education program for all children enrolled in Early Head Start
 Utilize screening and assessment results to tailor the curriculum and physical environment to
support each child’s learning and development
 Lead planning and training of parents regarding transition issues, including future placements
and long range goals, strategies, and service priorities for children & families
5% Community Outreach
 Participate in community groups that focus on issues related to children and families
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 Coordinator represents the CFRC on issues related to provision of Early Head Start services in
the local community, and the state. The individual works closely with the 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 Coordinator impacts the quality of instruction and child care within the unit. The
Coordinator influences the quality of parent involvement services offered by the Center to faculty,
staff, students, and community members for their young children and the resultant impact on the
children’s education and well-being. The position is very visible to the public through interaction with
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students, faculty, staff, and community groups, 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:
 Head Start Program Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate practice as
defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
 Head Start philosophy and child development principles
 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))
 Developmentally appropriate practice as defined by the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC)
 State and County Child Care Licensing Regulations
 Early childhood, child development and family studies and literature
Skills:
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Leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Interpersonal and human relations skills
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Supervisory skills, including an ability to teach and mentor staff and to achieve results
Ability to:
 Work as part of a team, receive and provide feedback, and manage dynamic interchanges in
meetings
 Implement shared authority and decision-making
 Be sensitive to disabilities and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
 Be aware of local community resources
 Complete assignments according to established timelines
 Communicate effectively with families and support and encourage staff to develop and
maintain a quality early childhood program
 Work with a variety of diverse constituents, i.e., Center staff, faculty, students, parents, and
children
 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
Students(studying) and faculty
members
Reason for Contact
To plan and deliver Early Head Start services
External
Parents and Children enrolled in
the program
Reason for Contact
To counsel in order to negotiate and resolve conflicts and ensure
that services for families and children are appropriate and comply
with application regulations
To administer Center policies and develop strategic plans and
annual program goals; resolve problems
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Community agencies and
programs
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To collaborate and advocate for program and participants
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 three years of experience working with programs for young
children in a center based or family child care setting using child care environmental
assessment tools; including one year 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