POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Complete form, sign, and submit to immediate supervisor;
2. Supervisor (chair/director/dean)– review, approve, sign, forward to vice president or vice provost;
3. Vice Pres/Vice Prov - approve, sign, forward to Placement Committee (c/o UNR HR, M/S 238);
4. Placement Committee recommends administrative salary range and title & forwards to Provost.
Approval letters are then sent to Vice President, Dean or Director for PAF/Terms preparation.
ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED. INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE RETURNED TO
DEPARTMENT. QUESTIONS? CALL UNR Human Resources at 784-6082.
Incumbents’ Name (if applicable):
Current Title:
Department: Human Development & Family Studies
Position #:
Current Range:
College/Division: College of Human &
Community Sciences
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
Effective Date:
x New position, Proposed Range:
3
Proposed Title:
Program Specialist, Head Start Program
Title Change, Proposed Title:
Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
Revised PDQ only (no range, title change proposed)
Title Approved:
Range Approved:
(Committee Use Only)
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Employee’s Signature
Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Eva Essa
Date
Prof / Foundation Prof, HDFS
Director/Chair/Dean Stephan Wilson / Jean Perry
Prof/Chair, HDFS / Dean, HCDN
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
Date
Vice President’s Signature
Date
Jannet Vreeland
Vice Provost
Action Approved by the President:
Revised: 10/20/04
Position Description – Program Specialist, Head Start Program, Position #
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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.
The Program Specialist, Head Start Program, assists Hispanic Head Start teachers earn a BS degree in
Early Childhood Education and assists participants in negotiating the academic program through
individual and group contacts. The individual monitors course work, arranges tutoring, serves as a
translator, and assists participants in applying new learning into their work setting. This position also
serves as liaison between the academic program and Head Start, and helps participants incorporate
Head Start Performance Standards and Nevada Early Childhood Standards in developmentally
appropriate ways.
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.
30% -- Individual mentoring related to coursework
40% -- Observation in work setting and feedback
15% -- Record keeping; monitoring of progress
10% -- Coordinating and facilitating group meetings
3. Describe how the decisions and judgments made by this position and the results of work
performed impact the department, division and/or the university as a whole.
The incumbent makes decisions and provides mentoring and advice to help students succeed in their
academic programs at UNR. Decisions and judgments of the incumbent reflect on all aspects of the
university and federal expectations in relation to grant funding. Failure to perform job impacts loss of
grant and the ability of students to be successful in academic goals.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to successful performance of this job.
Knowledge of:
 Child Development and Early Childhood Education
 Adult learners
 Head Start and State Performance Standards
 Fluency in speaking Spanish
Skills in:
 Interpersonal communication
 Motivation
 Mentoring
 Facilitation for individual and group meetings
Ability to:
 Motivate and help students succeed
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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.
Incumbent has frequent contact with Head Start personnel, program teachers, Head Start
administrators, and professors.
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.
Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field 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.
Master’s Degree and three years of early childhood teaching experience and adult
teaching/mentoring
c. Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
State certification in elementary education, early childhood education, or secondary
education