Program Reporting Specialist

Why We Need You

We are in the business of children!

We’re looking to add an attention-to-detail Data Reporting Specialist to our team. This position is responsible for the accuracy of the Early Care and Education (ECE) unit data, the compliance of ECE quality activities, and the auditing process. This position reports to the Early Care and Education Manager.

Why We Are Excited to Meet You:

You Have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant work experience in professional environment required; or
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in relevant field and 2 years experience in processing/programming with knowledge of database reporting preferred
• Experience with developing format standards for analysis
• Knowledge of database reporting and report writing software
• Knowledge of early childhood education is preferred  

Who You Are

You Have:

• Excellent customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, web-based programs, and databases
• Ability to adapt readily to change
• Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of rules, regulations, and ELC policies, procedures, and practices
• Familiar with Infant, Toddler and/or PreK CLASS Tools or have the ability to become reliable within a specified period
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional weekends/evenings as required for training purposes
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including providing technical programmatic information to nontechnical audience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals of varying backgrounds and skill levels to achieve goals
• Ability to manage multiple projects, follow-through and meet deadlines
• Must exhibit a positive attitude and an example to others in the areas of problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal relationships, support of management decisions and commitment to ELC’s mission and vision

What You Will Do (Summary):

• Assist with inputting, collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data to identify emerging trends and training needs for the ELC’s providers and families
• Administer child screenings on School Readiness participants
• Assist with data entry for child assessment demographic for contract School Readiness participants
• Monitor child screening assessments completion for contract School Readiness participants
• Administer program assessments In School Readiness and Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) provider classrooms
• Assist School Readiness and VPK providers with registering program assessment demographics
• Provide weekly, quarterly, and yearly data reports as needed for program assessment and developmental screenings
• Schedule School Readiness and VPK program assessments
• Maintain data associated with program assessment
• Conduct weekly internal monitoring of ASQ child screenings
• Provide technical assistance to all School Readiness, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK), and Head/Early Head Start providers for various ELC-related systems
• Participate in internal and external audits and monitoring, as deemed necessary
• Assist with proposals and grant preparation, including providing maps, charts, graphics, timelines, and other desktop publishing assistance, as requested
• May assist with training and development specific to data systems
• Receive and relay communication about data issues and report those timely to supervisor
• Assist with the development and implementation of professional development opportunities, special events, conferences and forums for providers
• Assist with Resource Room activities that support child care providers
• Participate in a minimum of two ELC outreach events and/or activities each fiscal year
• Participate as directed in all ELC quality improvement efforts to achieve optimum organizational performance
• Contact the Abuse Hotline immediately in the event an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation is received and notify a manager immediately
• Maintain knowledge of law, policies & procedures
• Deliver services and provide follow-up timely and in accordance with law
• Provide information and reporting accurately and timely

About Us:

The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) is a local non-profit organization with an annual budget of $43 million. The ELC’s mission is to provide leadership and advocacy that builds a community where all children are prepared for success in school.  ELC’s core values: positive attitude, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

Position: Full-time, Non-exempt Position of Special Trust.

Salary Range: $36,000 -$41,000.

Benefits: This is a full-time position that includes the following benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, flexible paid time off and holidays, life insurance, short-term and long-term, retirement savings plan (401K) and loan forgiveness eligible employer, etc. Considered for hybrid work after successful completion of probationary period.

Location: In person; eligible for hybrid work following successful completion of probationary period.

Important:

Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to elcemployment@elcbigbend.org.

ELC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status. ELC is committed to building a diverse team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Applicants may undergo a skills assessment.