Early Childhood Center Director

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Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Early Childhood Center Director. This is a 12-month Administrative Faculty position. The Director is responsible for developing and overseeing the Nevada State University Early Childhood Education (ECE) Center on campus. This position is responsible for the development of program policies, procedures, goals and budget, as well as strategies for implementation of cohesive philosophy, mission and operational procedures for the operation.

The Director will be licensed by the state of Nevada Childcare Bureau as a Director.

The children's early care and education programs operate within the School of Education with a multi-faceted mission:

• Provide high quality, model early care and education programs for children 3 -5.
• Provide Nevada State University students studying early childhood education model sites for observation and practice.
• Provide support to Nevada State University students who are parents with high quality childcare at a reduced rate-thus supporting completion of studies.
• Operate as model program for community partnerships.

The Center is a tuition-based program, licensed for approximately 60 children ages 3-5 years old. It employs approximately 25 employees - classified, professional, student employees, and work-study students. This position provides leadership within the Center through administrative support and oversight and initially is directly responsible for the daily operations of the Center. This position will offer leadership and direction to ensure the success and credibility of the Center's work within the community and the reputation of Nevada State University.

This position works closely with the School of Education to provide clinical experiences for students studying in the field of education, early childhood education, and related disciplines, while providing educational experiences for children of students, faculty, and the comm unity. Approximately 850 hours of observation and/or practicum hours are logged each semester for Nevada State University students studying education, early childhood education, and related disciplines.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Development and Implementation.
• Employee Management.
• Facility Management.
• Fiscal Management; Budget/Financial Components of the Early Childhood Center.
• Support Program Participants including children attending the center, Nevada State students, parents, and various collaborating partners/entities.
• Develops and provides oversight of administrative procedures for:
  • Marketing and recruiting students
  • Communicating with parents
  • Enrollment procedures
  • Billing and collection procedures
  • Financial record keeping procedures
  • Procedures for regulatory compliance
  • Time and leave keeping procedures
  • Program correspondence/communication (handbooks, administrative manuals, etc.)
  • Alignment with SOE and OOE guidelines

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education settings.
• Experience directing and/or serving in a significant leadership role in an early childhood center.
• Familiarity with current trends in early childhood education, program accreditation standards, and program assessment processes.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory/management experience.
• Experience working in variety of clinical service delivery settings and with multiple age levels.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for student success and team building.
• Commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $86,445. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by August 16 for full consideration.

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Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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