Child Care Aware of Minnesota is a statewide early childhood leader driving change through partnerships to build an equitable, high-quality early care and education system that meets the needs of Minnesota’s families and children. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering competitive benefits, flexible work environment, and opportunities for long-term professional growth. We are looking for team members who are passionate, adaptable, and interested in high-impact work that influences systems statewide. Embedding equity in organizational practices is a core value and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring, promotion, and workplace culture.

 

Position Description

The Director of Financial Supports is responsible for leading CCAoMN’s Financial Supports department. This position will set the strategic direction and oversee several programs that offer financial support to child care providers statewide. In addition, the Director is a key decision maker and contributor to the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and grant deliverables. This is a full-time position that supervises staff and reports to the Associate Director of Finance.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and coordination of all Financial Supports programs.
   • Set strategic direction and oversee all Financial Supports programs, including the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood MINNESOTA scholarship program, REETAIN bonuses, Child Development Associate (CDA) scholarship, Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) scholarships, and Great Start Compensation Support Payments (GSCSPP).
   • Develop and maintain partnerships with other agencies and provider organizations, to promote the above programs.
   • Provide budget oversight and effectively manage department resources.
   • Ensure internal controls for all scholarship/grant programs.
   • Monitor statewide scholarship initiatives, track trends, and keep CCAoMN/DCYF abreast of opportunities and challenges regarding the Early Education field.
2. Lead and supervise the Financial Supports department.
   • Assign duties, delegate tasks, and direct employees to execute assigned job responsibilities and contract deliverables.
   • Provide continuous feedback on employee performance, coach and provide training opportunities, and administer progressive discipline when needed.
   • Communicate and implement organization priorities and guide work to enable the department to meet the organization's mission, vision, and strategic direction.
3. Manage the partnership between the Financial Supports department and Department of Children, Youth and Family (DCYF).
   • Serve as the liaison between the Financial Supports department and DCYF.
   • Meet regularly with DCYF counterparts to update on projects.
   • Provide input and insights on projects and policies as requested by DCYF.
   • Monitor and ensure contract workplans and deliverables are executed.
   • Develop and distribute reports as needed.
4. Support the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and anti-racism goals by participating in activities and professional development opportunities.
   • Participate in staff meetings, workgroups, or taskforces to assist with achieving the organization’s goals.
   • Assist Child Care Aware with implementing the organization’s strategic plans by embedding the goals into everyday work.
   • Participate in professional development activities to strengthen your understanding and skills around diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
   • Encourage staff under your supervision to participate in additional DEI-AR activities and to support the mission of the organization.

 

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood or related degree
• Five years’ experience in supervision or management
• Knowledge and understanding of child care and workforce issues
• Ability to communicate with diverse organizations and people
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements and prepare budgets
• Experience with word processing software, spreadsheets and data systems
• Independent worker/comfortable working with staff in remote locations
• Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with a commitment to incorporating the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion into your work.

 

Working Conditions

• Full-time, non-exempt, temporary long-term position
• Flexible scheduling, family-friendly work culture
• Hybrid work arrangement that blends working virtually and onsite
• May require sitting or stationary position for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel within and outside Minnesota (approximately 20%)

 

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range - $71,115.20-$88,899.00, annually depending on qualifications plus up to an additional $2,000/year for lifestyle expenses (pro-rated for part-time employees)

 

Competitive benefit package

• Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Medical and dental insurance for single or family coverage; CCA covers 70-80% of the cost
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Vision Insurance
• Disability Leave
  • Long-term disability and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid Time Off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 10 to 30 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 12 scheduled holidays
  • 3 Personal Days
  • 12 Sick days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave that can be used in addition to sick hours accrued
• Retirement Benefits
  • 401k employer match up to 5%
• Employee Well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness Hours: two hours per week of paid time off for wellness
  • Flexible spending account for dependent care
  • Flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment
• Career Development
  • Professional development opportunities with additional funds for career development
  • Qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

 

People of the global majority and American Indians encouraged to apply – EOE

 

Interested applicants should apply here through our hiring portal by January 14, 2025.

Child Care Aware of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply.