POSTED DATE:                   JANUARY 23, 2012

DEADLINE DATE:                FEBUARY 3, 2012

POSITION TITLE:                ASSISTANT DIRECTOR II - ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

REPORTS TO:                      DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT:         ADMINISTRATION

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: EXEMPT

COMPENSATION RANGE: GRADE 56: $6,608.00 (STEP 1) - $9,337.00 (STEP 15) MONTHLY PLUS BENEFITS

WORK LOCATION: 8337 Telegraph Road, Ste. 300, Pico Rivera, CA 90660

(May need to travel to agency’s assigned areas and other organizations within the
Los Angeles County)

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1. I. PROGRAM SUMMARY

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program that empowers families to become self-sufficient by providing educational opportunities, support services and community resources within the Los Angeles County.

Developmental services are provided for children zero to five years of age from low-income families and currently serves approximately 2,300 children and their families. The program provides not only educational services, but we also include health, family services, mental health, disabilities, nutrition, and parent involvement services for participants in our center and home base programs, as well as in our Early Head Start program.

1. II. SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Plans and directs the Head Start fiscal activities including the preparation, review, checking, and verification of such documents as appropriation transfers, requisitions, inkind contributions, parent reimbursements, bank reconciliation’s and revolving cash fund accounts, invoices, accounting documents, account payable documents, payroll, etc.

Prepare cost analysis, monthly and quarterly budget reports and make presentations to the Director, Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, Parent Committee and senior management.

1. III. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Receives administrative direction from the Director.  Performance evaluation is conducted by the Director.

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of progressive responsible management experience; must have at least 5 years experience in non-profit or government-funded programs, Head Start preferred.  Must have management experience and advanced coursework in accounting policies and procedures.

Education/Training/Certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field with strong background in accounting and financial management; Master’s Degree or C.P.A. preferred.

1. IV. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility to Work: All potential employees will be asked to present supporting documents establishing proof of identity and employment eligibility upon completing the I-9 form.

Medical Must submit a medical examination demonstrating capability to perform type of work

Examination: required; must submit a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray. *

Fingerprint All potential employees will be subject to obtain fingerprint clearances from the

Clearances: Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index prior to starting work. *

Other Special Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid

Requirement: California driver’s license, or have available private transportation.

* Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of job appointment.

1. V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to site; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

1. VI. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must complete Plaza de la Raza employment application.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application materials.  Interested individuals may obtain an employment application from Human Resources Department located at 8337 Telegraph Road, Suite 300, Pico Rivera, California 90660, or may download the application at our website - www.plazadelaraza.net

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, marital status, or religion in any of policies, practices, or procedures.

January 23, 2012