What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director of COMPASS position at East Carolina University?
The Department of Human Development and Family Science at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a 12-month professional staff position as the Program Director of COMPASS.
The Director handles regular day to day problems or issues on a regular basis such as covering staffing if someone calls in sick or rescheduling an event due to the weather. The position demonstrates initiative to independently engage in this type of problem-solving and decision-making, bringing in the supervisor and grant team only as needed.
The director identifies needs that are impacting the ability of the grant to reach more student parents who qualify for services and executes solutions that benefit student parents. The director has a presence across the university with administrative leaders and participates in university committee work. The director is an active participant and leader in working groups on campus focused on issues that impact student parents. The director liaisons with student affairs.
The role of the director is to expand enrollment of eligible student parents and services they can access. The director is key to initiating and coordinating expansion with a current and new partner. This position is also a responsible for collecting, storing, and managing grant data that will be reported to the funder.
The director will manage an operational budget for the DOCC and marketing budgets for COMPASS program. Because these are grant funds the position works closely with post-award staff on expenditures. This includes projects with creative services, marketing materials, and ordering necessities for Student-Parent events. The director also manages the revenue-generated DOCC fund through the UStore.
COMPASS Operations and Student Services (30%):
COMPASS Operations and Student Services (30%):
- Collect and manage data on student services provided through grant funds.
- Contribute to program evaluation and reporting to funders.
- Implement measures that contribute to assessment and evaluation of grant services.
- Monitor student applications for grant services and coordinate student enrollment in COMPASS.
- Execute student recruitment activities for COMPASS.
- Oversee the operational budget for the Drop Off Child Care (DOCC) and marketing budget for COMPASS program.
- Coordinate student parent resources including maintenance and updates to the program’s Canvas site.
- Liaison with the NDCDC Director for enrollment of children whose parents are enrolled in COMPASS program.
- Maintain regular communication with COMPASS participants (i.e., student parents).
- Plan and implement COMPASS-related events such as Family Day for student parents and their families.
- Advise the student-parent support student organization.
Drop Off Child Care (DOCC) Operations and Expansion (60%):
- Manage scheduling for parents and employees and monitor payment systems issuing receipts and refunds as needed.
- Monitor enrollment processes and procedures for parents and children using Drop Off Child Care (DOCC) services.
- Train and supervise student employees of the Drop Off Child Care (DOCC) in using best practices of drop off childcare.
- Maintain sanitation and state regulations for drop off childcare.
- Ensure compliance with all state agencies.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of child growth and development and good practices for ages 1-8.
- Collaborate and provide feedback to grant faculty and administration on the services provided by drop off childcare.
- Expand drop off childcare services by increasing hours of operation and increasing locations across campus.
- Create curriculum for activities and differentiate among those levels to meet individual child’s needs for children ages 1-8 years old.
- Monitor and create budget and make purchases for materials as needed to operate drop off childcare services.
- Collaborate with NDCDC director and teachers on use of NDCDC space for DOCC at Darden.
- Model highest quality care in Drop Off Child Care (DOCC).
- Other duties as assigned.
University Leadership and Administration (10%):
- Maintain positive relations with HDFS, ECU, and community partners.
- Provide information for internal and external community partners.
- Present at local, state, and national conferences and other events focused on grant services.
- Attend and participate in committees that support student success.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
Relevant Master’s degree; or relevant BS/BA with three years of relevant work experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Work experience in childcare facilities and early childhood education is preferred.
Familiarity with curriculum, state and national laws, and standards of accreditation and licensure in the childcare field is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- List of Three References
2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date
08/04/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
08/18/2025
Initial Screening Begins
08/19/2025
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/88130
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
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