Clinton Jackson Early Childhood Iowa Director

Mission:  to develop and maintain a collaborative system of needs-based services, implemented at the earliest possible point of intervention that strengthens families and communities.

Geographic Area Served:  Clinton and Jackson Counties, office in DeWitt

Reports to:  Clinton Jackson ECI Board and Employer of Record – Clinton County

Overall Function:  The primary function of the ECI Area Director is provide strong leadership, managerial, and administrative skills to ensure quality functioning of the ECI Board and partners, according to Iowa code, administrative rule, and ECI policies and procedures. 

Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in basic accounting principles and generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge and basic understanding of Iowa code- current legislation related to Early Childhood Iowa
• Knowledge and ability to manage programs and services
• Knowledge of the education, health and human services agencies and their functions related to ECI
• Provide leadership to the board to conduct community and strategic planning
• Demonstrate strong marketing and public relations skills
• Demonstrated skill in effective collaborations including communication, facilitation, networking, and advocacy
• Ability to use basic computer literacy skills – Microsoft Word, Excel

Outline of Major Responsibilities:

1.  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic accounting and

managerial skills, including fiscal management, accountability and compliance

1.  Develop and monitors annual budget
2. Assist with fiscal accountability for services with local providers
3. Manage the essential functions of the local ECI board (with the local board who has decision making authority) as defined by law including:

  -Facilitates collaboration between local providers, citizens, numerous county-wide

Human service planning efforts and state/local agencies.

  -Assists the board with the development, implementation, and updating of community and strategic plan

  -Facilitates board functioning per Iowa code (develop agendas, uses parliamentary

        procedures/Robert’s rules, orientation/training, etc.)

        -Develops and submits annual report per state requirements

  -Supports board activities to reach and maintain a high level of excellence

1. In cooperation with the board, responsible for performance measures and accountability
2. Develops and maintains local collaborations and working relationships with local community leaders both in the public and private sectors from various groups, organizations, and agencies that are in alignment with early childhood services.

Applicant Requirements:

• Strong business and accounting skills
• Excellent PC application skills, including MS office
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• A proven record of achieving tough, demanding goals
• Highly developed influencing and collaboration building skills
• Well-developed leadership and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• commitment to diversity and fairness
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate positive attitude
• Ability to manage varying work schedule, depending on contract negotiations
• Some travel may be required, such as state meetings

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with coursework in accounting and business
• Three to five years of management experience desired
• Experience with community planning, community organization and working as a team planning process to bring a group to consensus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely for a broad audience
• Ability to analyze, think critically, exercise sound judgment, and balance a variety of perspectives within a politically sensitive environment
• Experience working with people with diverse visions and bring them to common work
• Knowledge of early childhood system in Iowa

To Apply for this position, send portfolio to include:

Cover letter

Resume, with salary history

Sample writings, which includes at least three of the following:

                        Business correspondence letter

                        Strategic plan or other planning document

                        Examples of collaborative work with community partners

                        Financial tracking documents

                        Meeting agenda and minutes written by applicant

*NOTE:  this is a part-time position, 20-25 hours per week

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• Job Type: Part-Time
• Department: Clinton/Jackson Early Childhood Iowa
• Salary Range: Starting at $25/hour
• Posted: 4/2/26
• Expires: 5/10/26