Description

Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the effective planning, implementation, and management of the organization's Head Start program by providing financial and administrative support.

The Education Grants & Operations Manager supports the Director of Education in strategic planning, grant writing, implementation of policies and procedures, and alignment with Head Start Program Performance Standards & MN Childcare Licensing Standards. This role contributes to program quality improvement, system development, data collection and analysis, maintenance and pursuit of funding opportunities. This position does not include direct classroom management or the supervision of teaching staff but works closely with program leaders to ensure operational excellence and the achievement of program outcomes.

Qualifications/Education/Experience:
Minimum: Associates or Two Year College Degree in Business, Accounting, Non-Profit Management, Social Services, or related field.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Associates or Two Year College Degree in Business, Accounting, Non-Profit Management, Social Services, or related field.
More than 1 year experience

Other:
DHS Background Study
Employee Health Certification within 90 days of hire
Valid Driver's License or access to reliable transportation
MVR Approval for use of agency vehicles

Schedule/Location
40 Hours/Week and 12 Months/Year
Daytime weekday shift- no nights, weekends, or holiday shifts.
Grand Rapids, MN

Compensation
Entry wage of $25.78 - $30.95/hour based on qualifications.
Wage Scale of $25.78 to $41.56.
Scheduled Raises & Cost of Living Adjustments

Benefits
Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) Package + 14 Paid Holidays/year
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurances
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account options
Retirement Plan with option for employer contribution
Tuition Assistance opportunities & Loan Forgiveness qualifying credit
Many Training and Professional Development opportunities

Click the Apply Now button above for all the details to be considered OR visit https://www.kootasca.org/education-grants-operations-manager/

KOOTASCA Community Action is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) Employer. We recruit, select, hire, place, transfer, promote, demote, layoff, discipline, terminate, recall, compensate, and train without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.