Vivian Olum Assistant Director
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- University of Oregon
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- Eugene, Oregon
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Vivian Olum Assistant Director
UO Classification: Officer of Administration, Executive/Management/Director
Job Number: 526014
Compensation: $46,800.00 - $50,718.00 annually
Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
Are you looking for a leadership opportunity in a fun, caring and fast-paced childcare setting?
The University of Oregon Vivian Olum Child Development Center is seeking an Assistant Director of its Lower School classrooms. The Lower School Assistant Director is a key member of the administrative team responsible for managing the Center’s programs and operations.
ABOUT THE POSITION: This Assistant Director is responsible for managing four classrooms serving ages 12 weeks through 3 years), which includes hiring, onboarding, supervision, coaching and performance management of these classes’ teaching staff; serving as substitute director on-site when necessary; maintaining effective relationships with parents and families; and performing a diverse range of duties related to ensuring the center’s smooth operations and day-to-day success. The Assistant Director works as a member of the administrative team and also operates with a high degree of independence.
If you are someone who not only enjoys working with children and teachers but also working collaboratively and independently; you are good at prioritizing and adapting, effectively solving problems; and you have a clear, calm and well-organized communication style and a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you.
ABOUT OUR CENTER: The Vivian Olum Child Development Center is in the heart of the beautiful and well-maintained 295-acre University of Oregon campus. Typically, our center serves up to 110 children – primarily those of university faculty and staff – aged 12 weeks through elementary school – by providing a foundation of experiences that foster growth and development of children and a safe and nurturing environment. The center curriculum is both emergent and constructivist, and is highly individualized, especially for our youngest children.
The center has successfully adapted its operations to COVID-19 this fall by reducing the number of children served, focusing on infants through pre-K, and maintaining small stable groups of children and teachers. Read more about these and other adaptations we’ve made to help ensure a safe and healthy environment for children and staff at olum.uoregon.edu
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Oregon is a PAC-12 public flagship research university in Eugene, Oregon with a diverse and ever-changing community. The University provides a competitive benefits package to all eligible employee that includes insurance benefits, wellness programs, retirement plan choices, tuition benefits for employees and their family, as well as many other services. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 167,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland. To learn more about the University of Oregon, please visit uoregon.edu/about
TO APPLY: Read more about the position qualifications, create a profile and submit a completed online application at https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/526014/assistant-director-lower-school Your online application should include a professional resume and a cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and provides a brief explanation of your philosophy around child development.
For a complete list of job duties, please email fasshr@uoregon.edu
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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