Posting Number:: Regular_0091472 Position Title:: Early Education Liaison Classification Title: Unclassified Min Salary: 55,000 Salary Type: annual Position Summary:: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking an Early Education Liaison to help our early childhood education department. This one year grant funded position will serve as a liaison between the community college and childcare facilities in Cabarrus County and be responsible for managing and conducting communications with students concerning their enrollment and retention. In addition to serving as a liaison between the community college and childcare facilities, this position will provide program advisement for new and existing students, academic support, and resources such as referrals for tutoring to meet student educational needs. The EEL will visit child care facilities with an emphasis on the recruitment of early educators in all childcare facilities. The ELL will also provide oversight for the students in certificate, diploma, apprenticeship, or degree programs and help the student transition to a bachelor degree program once the program is complete. The EEL will collaborate with the Cabarrus Partnership for Children and the Cabarrus NC PreK Early Education Committee to continuously assess the educational needs of Cabarrus County Early Educators. Required Education/Experience:: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood (Preferred Master's) or Child Development with at least a Level 11 Certification 3-5 years of experience in early childhood administration or teacher education. Experience in community networking within Cabarrus County. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:: -Ability to communicate effectively -Ability to record and analyze data -Ability to work with others -Ability to use a variety of data programs -Ability to use technology (Computer, printer, scans, fax) -Ability to use Microsoft word, excel, power points, etc. Department:: Early Childhood Work Hours:: At least 40 hours per week are spent in the following: direct contact with the community, preparation, and evaluation of effectiveness; accessibility to students; committee assignments; advising and service to the college and community. Posting Date:: 11/06/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Duty and Responsibility:: Visit childcare facilities in Cabarrus County and keeping daily logs of outreach Duty and Responsibility:: Recruit, advise and retain early educators who enroll in Early Childhood Education classes Duty and Responsibility:: Provide information on admissions processes, scholarships and financial aid opportunities Duty and Responsibility:: Create individual Professional Development Plans with early educators to be reviewed twice a year minimally Duty and Responsibility:: Collaborate with RCCC Advisory Committee, Partnership for Children Cabarrus County, Cabarrus County NC PreK Committee, and other early childhood agencies.