[Remote] Program Administrator - Remote with 30% travel

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KinderCare Learning Companies is the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. In the role of Program Administrator, you will support the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, while inspiring change and maximizing revenue for qualified centers.


Responsibilities

  • Maximize the financial benefit of the Child & Adult Care Food Program and other regulatory programs by proactively evaluating, supporting, and training our centers
  • Commit to results and influence centers to achieve goals and established metrics
  • Ensure compliance by meeting deadlines and applicable state and federal requirements
  • Become proficient in state regulations and approved health and nutrition services and serve as a resource for our centers

Skills

  • Prior training, operations, program implementation, or business partner experience in a multi-unit environment
  • Ability to influence partners and serve as a change agent
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills required
  • Self-directed with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong PC skills/knowledge covering general office software, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and email required
  • Able to travel (approximately 25-50%) by air or auto to distant cities and states, includes overnight

Benefits

  • Discounted child care benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Paid time off
  • Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones

Company Overview

  • Transform lives—including yours—with the nation’s leading provider of early childhood education and child care. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Lake Oswego, OR, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.kcecareers.com/.

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