Spanish ECE Career Pathways Manager (Part-Time)

Job Description

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About Northern Essex Community College:

THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.

The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.

Job Description:

POSITION: Part-Time Spanish ECE Career Pathways Manager (Staff Associate): Department of Early Childhood Education; Haverhill and Lawrence (45 Franklin Street) Campuses; 18.75 hours/week and will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of working students; Non-Unit Professional Position. This is a contract-funded position and employment is contingent upon renewal of contract.

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Dean of Business and Professional Studies, the Contract Manager will oversee the administrative, planning, compliance, and reporting functions required to implement and manage the Spanish ECE Pathways contract successfully. This role ensures that all contract activities are executed in alignment with contract requirements, timelines, and reporting expectations. Because the contract serves a multilingual population, the Contract Manager will ensure that communication, coordination, and student support services are accessible in Spanish.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, reviews, and implements policies and procedures to administer contract and contract reporting.
• Oversees contract budgets, tracks expenditures, and reviews financial reports to ensure funds are used appropriately and within approved timelines.
• Monitors program performance and progress toward contract goals, including reviewing program data and outcomes related to early childhood services.
• Prepares and submits required reports, documentation, and updates related to the contract.
• Collaborates with internal teams and community partners to support the implementation of contract-funded initiatives.
• Communicate fluently in Spanish (written and verbal) to effectively support and engage with students.
• Provide strategic leadership to drive the successful execution, growth, and continuous advancement of this program.
• Facilitates meetings, training, and communications with stakeholders regarding the contract.
• Maintains accurate contract records, databases, and documentation to support reporting and audits.
• Builds partnerships with community organizations, schools, childcare providers, and family-serving agencies to support outreach and recruitment for early childhood programs.
• Supports outreach and marketing efforts to increase program awareness, enrollment, and community participation.
• Oversee the Spanish Student Liaison

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, education, ECE services, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant professional experience in contract management, grant work, program administration, workforce development, or student services may be considered.
• Background in early childhood education (ECE) and experience with ECE credentialing through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

• Master's degree in public administration, education, nonprofit management, social work, or a related field.
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
• Resume/CV