Early Childhood Business Services Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching and group training on financial management, enrollment strategies, recordkeeping, and sustainable business practices.
• Deliver targeted professional development and assessment services to providers in enforcement status, grant-funded programs, or otherwise identified by OCFS as needing enhanced support.
• Conduct business health assessments and support stabilization planning aligned with state contract requirements.
• Lead the coordination and implementation of ESFCCC deliverables as outlined in the CCRR contract.
• Recruit, engage, and support family child care providers participating in the statewide collaboration.
• Facilitate peer learning, shared services exploration, and network-building opportunities.
• Absorb providers with Child Care Management Software (CCMS), audit preparation, and corrective action planning.
• Develop systems to track participation, outcomes, and sustainability benchmarks.
• Cook up reporting and documentation to ensure compliance with state contract expectations.
• Serve as the primary contact for Business Navigator initiatives.
• Participate in required monthly meetings (Community of Practice, status updates, and technical assistance sessions).
• Conduct outreach to employers and community partners using the Business Navigator Digital Toolkit.
• Identify local Child Care Champions and engage regional coalitions.
• Track and report outreach and project outcomes.
• Deliver professional development using adult learning principles.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services, provider progress, ESFCCC participation, and outreach metrics.
• Contribute to contract reporting, performance tracking, and continuous quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Early Childhood Education, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in child care program management, business operations, compliance, or technical assistance.
• Experience implementing state-funded initiatives or managing contract deliverables preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial systems, and data tracking.
• Experience facilitating trainings or coaching adult learners.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Bilingual preferred.