Penn State Extension Better Kid Care Registry Specialist

About the role

Penn State Extension Better Kid Care is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented individual to fill the Registry Specialist role within the Penn State Extension Better Kid Care (BKC) unit.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Better Kid Care Assistant Director to submit professional development courses to state registries for approval.
• Prepare individual course submissions for state approvals and ensure submissions follow state-specific requirements.
• Review and revise as needed new professional development courses to ensure compliance with state registries.
• Support the creation of new online professional development courses for early childhood educators and out-of-school time professionals.
• Work with Better Kid Care authors to address any issues impacting course approvals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders through meetings, conference attendance, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of content areas that are relevant for healthy child development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• An attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• A master’s degree is preferred.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of content areas relevant for healthy child development, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. They should also have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.

Schedule

This position is hybrid and has the potential to be fully remote.