Child Care Aware of Minnesota
Online Program Manager
Child Care Aware of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Position DescriptionThe Online Learning Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of program and product management of Eager-to-Learn and Anytime Learning, state-of-the-art online learning programs for Early Childhood Educators.
The Eager-to-Learn program consists of instructor-led courses that offer Early Childhood Educators the opportunity to learn from experts in the field and engage with other providers. Eager-to-Learn offers a wide variety of courses in formats designed to meet individual professional development needs.
The Anytime Learning program offers self-paced, flexible courses for Early Childhood Educators to learn at their own pace.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Management of the Eager-to-Learn and Anytime Learning programs:· Start to finish management of project plans, timelines, and resources· Communicate major system updates, product releases, and testing plans for platforms to internal staff and appropriate partners· Create and implement program policy· Oversee advisory council and collaborate with Child Care Aware training system, Department of Children Youth and Finance, and other stakeholders to maintain and improve online learning· Collaborate with the Child Care Aware marketing department and outside vendors to implement advertisement strategies· Monitor and ensure contract workplans and deliverables are executed and create and submit contract reports· Communicate program updates to internal and external stakeholders
Product management of platform technology, vendors, and contracts:· Regularly meet with technology vendors to discuss upgrades, plan sprints, and report any issues with the Learning Management System· Participate in contract negotiations as needed between vendors and Child Care Aware to ensure the contract reflects the work and services provided· Use data to identify areas for Eager-to-Learn platform improvement
Lead, direct, and supervise the Eager-to-Learn and Anytime Learning program staff:· 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· Manage and balance staff schedules, time off requests, and approve timesheets· Communicate organizational information to staff and support employees to participate in the organization’s priorities, mission, vision, and strategic direction
Manage and oversee the Eager-to-Learn program budget:· Collaborate with the Director of Workforce Development and Associate Director of Finance to create the budget· Review and monitor budget items as they relate to the delivery of online learning on a regular basis· Communicate with the Director of Workforce Development on budget needs and changes· Submit contractor invoices as needed
Oversee program growth and development:· Provide oversight to the Eager-to-Learn team to recruit, train, and retain online instructors· Work with DCYF, Eager-to-Learn staff, trainers, other departments, and organizations to build and maintain curriculum catalog· Collaborate with ETL staff, the Workforce Director, DCYF, and other stakeholders to review data collected through meetings, surveys, and district-wide meetings to identify areas for program improvement· Collaborate with other Child Care Aware programs to support training delivery
Support the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and anti-racism goals:· 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 understanding and skills around diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
Qualifications· Four-year degree in instructional design, online learning, project management, or related field· Ability to manage project plans, timelines, test plans, resources, and budgets· Knowledgeable about online learning management systems and instructional design· Experience effectively leading and managing staff and teams· Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with experience incorporating the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into work
Working Conditions· Full-time, non-exempt· 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 metro area· This position reports to the Director of Workforce Development
Compensation and Benefits:Salary Range· Hiring range $54,849.60 - $67,184.00 depending on qualifications plus an additional $2,000/year for lifestyle (pro-rated for part-time employees)
Competitive Benefit PackageMedical and Dental Insurance· Medical and dental insurance for single or family coverage; CCA covers 70-80% of 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- 2 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 color and American Indians encouraged to apply - EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,849.60 - $67,184.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Saint Paul, MN 55107 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55107
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The Eager-to-Learn program consists of instructor-led courses that offer Early Childhood Educators the opportunity to learn from experts in the field and engage with other providers. Eager-to-Learn offers a wide variety of courses in formats designed to meet individual professional development needs.
The Anytime Learning program offers self-paced, flexible courses for Early Childhood Educators to learn at their own pace.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Management of the Eager-to-Learn and Anytime Learning programs:· Start to finish management of project plans, timelines, and resources· Communicate major system updates, product releases, and testing plans for platforms to internal staff and appropriate partners· Create and implement program policy· Oversee advisory council and collaborate with Child Care Aware training system, Department of Children Youth and Finance, and other stakeholders to maintain and improve online learning· Collaborate with the Child Care Aware marketing department and outside vendors to implement advertisement strategies· Monitor and ensure contract workplans and deliverables are executed and create and submit contract reports· Communicate program updates to internal and external stakeholders
Product management of platform technology, vendors, and contracts:· Regularly meet with technology vendors to discuss upgrades, plan sprints, and report any issues with the Learning Management System· Participate in contract negotiations as needed between vendors and Child Care Aware to ensure the contract reflects the work and services provided· Use data to identify areas for Eager-to-Learn platform improvement
Lead, direct, and supervise the Eager-to-Learn and Anytime Learning program staff:· 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· Manage and balance staff schedules, time off requests, and approve timesheets· Communicate organizational information to staff and support employees to participate in the organization’s priorities, mission, vision, and strategic direction
Manage and oversee the Eager-to-Learn program budget:· Collaborate with the Director of Workforce Development and Associate Director of Finance to create the budget· Review and monitor budget items as they relate to the delivery of online learning on a regular basis· Communicate with the Director of Workforce Development on budget needs and changes· Submit contractor invoices as needed
Oversee program growth and development:· Provide oversight to the Eager-to-Learn team to recruit, train, and retain online instructors· Work with DCYF, Eager-to-Learn staff, trainers, other departments, and organizations to build and maintain curriculum catalog· Collaborate with ETL staff, the Workforce Director, DCYF, and other stakeholders to review data collected through meetings, surveys, and district-wide meetings to identify areas for program improvement· Collaborate with other Child Care Aware programs to support training delivery
Support the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and anti-racism goals:· 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 understanding and skills around diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
Qualifications· Four-year degree in instructional design, online learning, project management, or related field· Ability to manage project plans, timelines, test plans, resources, and budgets· Knowledgeable about online learning management systems and instructional design· Experience effectively leading and managing staff and teams· Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working cross-culturally, with experience incorporating the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into work
Working Conditions· Full-time, non-exempt· 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 metro area· This position reports to the Director of Workforce Development
Compensation and Benefits:Salary Range· Hiring range $54,849.60 - $67,184.00 depending on qualifications plus an additional $2,000/year for lifestyle (pro-rated for part-time employees)
Competitive Benefit PackageMedical and Dental Insurance· Medical and dental insurance for single or family coverage; CCA covers 70-80% of 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- 2 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 color and American Indians encouraged to apply - EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,849.60 - $67,184.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Saint Paul, MN 55107 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55107
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