Center Operations Coordinator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ September 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Center Operations Coordinator to lead operations for its Head Start program. The coordinator ensures compliance with program policies and regulatory requirements while supporting education, family partnerships, communication, recordkeeping, and facility management to promote early childhood development.

Highlights

Serve as operational lead ensuring compliance with Head Start policies, licensing, and regulations.
Assist educational leader with full implementation of early learning systems and school readiness goals.
Coordinate family services and parent involvement activities with Family Service teams.
Participate in safety monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and program governance.
Supervise staff activities, facilitate trainings, and ensure adherence to personnel policies.
Maintain safe, developmentally appropriate learning environments and facilities.
Use MS Office and data management systems including Shine Insight for documentation and reporting.
Requires Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field; experience managing preschool operations preferred.
Must have valid driver’s license, CPR and First Aid certification (to be obtained), and pass background checks.
Preferred qualifications include Master’s degree, Head Start or pre-K experience, and bilingual Spanish-English skills.