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ELV Financial Manager
Location: Englewood, CO
About us
Early Learning Ventures, a nonprofit organization, is focused on increasing access to high quality Early Care and Education (ECE) through a unique model of shared services that streamlines business functions and make managing a financially stable, high-quality business attainable.
What you will do:
The Financial Manager is a member of the ELV Management Team, works under the direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the implementation of Early Learning Venture’s (ELV) grants, fiscal compliance, and development strategy. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader with a proven track record of federal fiscal compliance and program goal aligned budget development within a mission-driven organization or business.
- Manage the preparation of the ELV’s annual operating budget, request budget modifications, budget continuation request and financial grant reports
- Assist Executive Director and Board of Directors in the formulation of its overall strategic direction
- Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis in all areas of the organization
- Interpret the company’s financial results to management and recommend improvement activities
- Develop and maintain documented system of organization’s financial management policies and procedures ensuring alignment in practice with 45 CFR Part 75 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards
- Guide ELV development efforts to ensure compliance with Non-federal match requirements through in-kind coordination/tracking and fundraising that could also lead to new programming opportunities
- Lead planning, preparation and all other ELV activity pertaining to the annual single audit process, including auditor selection
- Manage fiscal aspects of grant management processes and procedures for ELV, including budget development for grant applications, budget tracking, budget expenditure approval, and proper document retention.
- Participates in contract proposal negotiation and support administration of major contracts in partnership with the ELV Management Team.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management, or a related field, Masters Preferred
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- 2 years of experience with fiscal compliance of federal funds and federal regulations, including knowledge of 45 CFR Part 75 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting/non-profit accounting
- Local Travel in Colorado up to 10%
- Valid Driver’s License Required
Come work for one of the best non-profit programs! We’ve even been recently featured in the Washington Post. Go check out the article on Early Head Start and how Early Learning Ventures is supporting it. The full article is available here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/12/18/early-head-start-build-back-better/
Salary between $50,000 and $70,000 annually
Early Learning Ventures is an equal opportunity employer.
ELV Client Support Specialist - Bi-Lingual (Spanish)
Location: Englewood, CO
About us
Early Learning Ventures, a nonprofit organization, is focused on increasing access to high quality Early Care and Education (ECE) through a unique model of shared services that streamlines business functions and make managing a financially stable, high-quality business attainable.
What you will do:
The Client Support Specialist position is part of ELV’s Business Services’ Team, whose mission is to create long lasting partnerships with our providers and stakeholders, going beyond general client support.
- Serve Early Child Care programs, in person and remotely, by providing product and service information, troubleshooting, and resolving product and service problems
- Deliver training on products and services to Early Child Care program directors and staff in a variety of formats, including instructor-led and webinars
- Process new customer contracts, schedule training sessions, respond to customer questions and concerns, provide referral services, collaborate with team members to develop, and improve various processes and policies, and follow procedures to ensure best practices are executed.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of training content that can be used for in-person and online training
- Assist with the retention of existing Early Child Care clients, while providing onboarding and implementation support for new clients
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing feedback and reinforcement on a regular basis
- Follow project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of requirements and project specifications
- Maintain thorough follow-up with customers, team members, and entire organization
- Spanish-speaking ability (speaking, writing, and reading) required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1-3 years’ experience in customer service, data entry, and product training
- Must be extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Products
- Familiarity with multiple operating systems, cloud-based applications, CRM tools, multiple browsers, multiple tabs, and window navigation
- Dedicated private workspace on remote workdays
- Reliable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 90 Mbps
- Minimal travel, 10% or less within Colorado
Come work for one of the best non-profit programs! We’ve even been recently featured in the Washington Post. Go check out the article on Early Head Start and how Early Learning Ventures is supporting it. The full article is available here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/12/18/early-head-start-build-back-better/
Salary range between $45,000 and $50,000 annually.
Early Learning Ventures is an equal opportunity employer.
Child Care Partnership Specialist - Pueblo County
Are you ready to make a difference in the life of children?
Do you want to help birth to five of Pueblo, Colorado, get the very best start in life? Do you have a background in education? Are you passionate about childhood development and providing support in your community?
Early Learning Ventures (ELV), a nonprofit organization, is focused on increasing access to high quality Early Care and Education (ECE) through a unique model of shared services that streamlines business functions and make managing a financially stable, high-quality business attainable. Working with a network of partners and through an online, cost-effective business platform, Early Learning Ventures is supporting providers to strengthen their businesses, save time and money, and, most importantly, offer quality care to more children.
Responsibilities
Quality Improvement
- Provide on-site technical assistance, coaching and support to site leadership to maintain quality programming, center operations and EHS compliance
- Facilitate the continuous improvement program with leadership at childcare partnership sites to support and ensure full compliance with state childcare licensing rules and federal EHS Performance Standards
Early Education Coaching
- Implement professional development programs
- Provide practice-based coaching
- Ensure EHS compliance within sites
Family Support
- Create family development programs that align with EHS
- Work with EHS-CCP providers to deliver comprehensive family engagement programs
- Facilitate administrative processes that meet EHS Performance Standards and Policies
Health Services
- Develop, revise, and oversee implementation of program policies and procedures guiding EHS comprehensive services
- Serve as a liaison between childcare centers and childcare homes
- Ensure compliance with EHS-aligned program service plans
- Work with management to develop, maintain, and manage memoranda of understanding (MOU's) or contracts
- And more…
Come work for one of the best non-profit programs! We’ve even been recently featured in the Washington Post. Go check out the article on Early Head Start and how Early Learning Ventures is supporting it. The full article is available here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/12/18/early-head-start-build-back-better/
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Welfare, Public Administration or human services related field recommended
- Minimum 2 years of experience in human services and one of those years working in an early childhood environment
- Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development
- Proven leadership ability, including facilitating relationships with ECE programs and community partnerships and parent engagement
- Demonstrated knowledge of theories and practice of case management and community engagement
- Demonstrated knowledge of theories and practices of continuous improvement, change management, and/or practice-based coaching
- Current Colorado Coaching Credential or willingness to pursue the Credential and certification on other relevant coaching tools
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Travel up to 60% locally, and up to 10% out of county
- Reliable transportation required
- Excellent benefits (medical, dental, & vision)
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee assistance programs
- Paid vacation days
- Paid personal days
- Paid holidays
The annual salary range for this position is $47,500 to $50,000, depending on skills and qualifications.
Early Learning Ventures is an equal employment opportunity employer.