Item 3.I-March 4, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Rebecca Carter-Steele
Position #(s): 16354
Current Title: Coordinator, Infant and Toddler Care
Current Range: 2
(JCC:76458;3A;UNLV10;CC043;E)
Department: Child and Family Research Center
(CFRC)
College/Division: College of Education /
Educational Psychology, Counseling,
and Human Development (CEP)
Account #(s): 1320-113-1252
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
(X ) Title Change, Proposed Title: Coordinator, Family & Community Partnerships
( ) 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 #: 16354
EEO Code: 3A
CUPA Code: UNLV10
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 043
Job Class Code: 67055
Range: 2
Effective Date:
Approved Title:
COORDINATOR, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
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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
Position Description – Coordinator, Family and Community Partnerships
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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, Family and Community Partnerships, guides the planning, implementation and
evaluation of the comprehensive infant/toddler early care and education service provided at Early
Head Start (EHS) 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 the Family & Community Partnerships components. The
Coordinator reports to the Director, Child and Family Research 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% - Supervision
 Direct the educational programming for enrolled Early Head Start (EHS) children at various
locations
 Supervise the daily operations and direct the work of classified staff, students, and volunteers
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% - Family & Community Partnership Oversight
 Provide leadership for the Family & Community Partnership & Mental Health Components and
home-based option in UNR-EHS
 Direct the educational programming for families enrolled in the home-based option
 Coordinate the activities of the Mental Health Consultant to support program goals
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 University of Nevada Early Head Start and CFRC on issues related to
infant and toddler early care and education. The position is very visible to the public through
interaction with students, faculty, staff and community members. The individual works closely with the
Director on decisions associated with the position, but must work independently and with initiative in
the job areas. The position takes action in these areas with immediate reporting to the Director.
Impact:
The work of the Coordinator impacts the quality of infant and toddler care offered to the families
enrolled in UNR-EHS and the resultant impact on the children’s education and well-being. This
position is visible to the public and has a direct impact on the perception of the University, the Center
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and its reputation. Failure to perform could impact the safety and development of program
participants and jeopardize future funding.
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
 Head Start philosophy and child development principles
 Developmentally appropriate practice in infant and toddler care as defined by the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
 Early childhood, child development and family studies and literature
 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))
 State and County Child Care Licensing Regulations
Skills:
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Leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Interpersonal and human relations skills
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Negotiation 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
 Review, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information and data
 Find and utilize local community resources  Complete assignments according to established timelines
 Communicate effectively with families and support and encourage staff to develop and
maintain a quality infant and toddler 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, volunteers
CFRC staff members
Reason for Contact
To plan and deliver early care and education services
To participate in strategic planning and development of
annual program goals
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External
Parents and children
Community agencies
and programs
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Reason for Contact
To counsel parents in order to negotiate and resolve conflicts
and ensure that services are appropriate
To refer individuals and/or families for assistance
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 infants
and toddlers and low income children and families from diverse backgrounds; must
include two years in human services program management and one year of
supervisory experience
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Current negative tuberculin test
FBI background check/fingerprints before employment
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Valid Nevada driver’s license or ability to obtain one within specified time period