Career Center

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER-EHS
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities:
To oversee and administratively manage multiple programs and projects for the Early Head Start Program (EHSP). To support the strategic planning of EHSP objectives, ensuring the successful implementation of programs/projects by aligning them with organizational goals and objectives, as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards. To supervise staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. To ensure compliance with regulatory responsibilities and assists with budgeting, technical training and assistance, and report writing.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Recruits and enrolls eligible families for the UAB EHSP; works with community partners to receive referrals.
2. Maintains knowledge and practice of the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
3. Plans and implements the Family and Community Services and components of ERSEA for the program in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
4. Leads and manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring coordination and alignment across teams, resources, and timelines.
5. Allocates resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to support program objectives and priorities.
6. Provides leadership and direction to program teams, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, and empowering team members to achieve their goals.
7. Monitors program budgets, track expenses, and make adjustments as needed to ensure financial targets are met.
8. Manages program changes effectively, assessing their impact and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize disruption.
9. Provides monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports for the program content area.
10. Facilitates needed content area screenings and assessments for program children and families.
11. Participates in monthly family review, coordinator, and staff meetings.
12. Helps to plan and coordinate socialization and parenting activities for the UAB EHSP.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range: $55,180 - $89,670

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. The successful candidate must complete a background check prior to hire, to include a sex offender registry check; state or tribal criminal history records, including fingerprint checks; Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history records, including fingerprint checks; and a child abuse and neglect state registry check, if available.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.