Title: Business Manager

Position Type: OJC CDS Full Time

College: Otero College

Division: OC Child Development Services

Department: OC Head Start

Campus: Otero College Child Development Services

Location: La Junta

Salary Range: $45,000-$60,000

Who We Are:

Otero College Child Development Services provides comprehensive services, including full-day early childhood education, for children and their families through home-based and center-based services located throughout southern Colorado. It is the mission of Otero College Child Development Services to provide high quality, comprehensive early childhood education programs for children from birth to compulsory school age; to provide parent education programs that strengthen the family, develop basic literacy, encourage job training and personal development; and to develop community partnerships and coordination of community-based services.

Job Summary:

Ensure CDS Central Office operations and procedures are effective in supporting content area managers, center staff and support achievement of program goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to Otero College Child Development Services policies and procedures.
2. Comply with Head Start Performance Standards and State of Colorado Rules and Regulations for Childcare Centers.
3. Support and implement the mission and goals of Otero College Child Development Services.
4. Encourage and support parent engagement in all aspects of the Head Start program.
5. Participate in all required in-service training and applicable workshops.
6. Work as part of a team providing a welcoming environment for families and visitors.
7. Be an effective problem solver.
8. Report and document any suspected child abuse and neglect in compliance with Colorado law and agency policies and procedures.
9. Understand and implement Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, and Child Policies and Procedures as they apply to program management and supervision.
10. Work and support content area managers/specialists in planning and delivery of Head Start services and overall management.
11. Assist and coordinate with content area managers in developing Training plans.
12. Oversee, supervise and manage the day-to-day activities within the CDS Central Office.
13. Provide resourceful solutions and guidance to ensure program systems are efficiently supported.
14. Assist Human Resources Manager with new hire onboarding.
15. Assist Fiscal Manager in preparing leases and contracts for CDS facilities in collaboration with OJC Business Office and prepare contract agreements and MOUs for contracted services and community collaborations.
16. Assist Fiscal Manager in the management of procurement and purchase of all goods and services for CDS programs in conjunction with Otero Business Office.
17. Work with program content managers to ensure accurate inventory is maintained for each program. Develop inventory control and property management measures.
18. Responsible for establishing procedures for reporting, in accordance with USDA and CACFP guidelines, food service reports and requests for reimbursements.
19. Schedule staff trainings, meeting rooms, hotel rooms, travel and generally oversee training and meeting logistics.
20. Attend all CDS meetings and maintain policies, forms and minutes for various groups.
21. Schedule and coordinate Policy Council meetings and attend as Otero College CDS representative.
22. Work with Information Technology to manage online system for program policies, forms and practice and guidance information. Update files regularly.
23. Demonstrate proficiency with all Child Development Services computer software including Microsoft office programs and Child Plus database program
24. Serve as back-up for Human Resources Manager, Fiscal Manager and front office staff.
25. Other program related duties assigned by Executive Director.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft office programs as it pertains to your position.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to serve as a successful participant on the management team that provides leadership and direction.
• Be computer literate with knowledge for Microsoft office programs as it pertains to your position.
• Be eligible to work in a child care setting.
• Have valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR card and keep current or obtain within 30 days of employment if applicable to position.
• Positive role model for children; language, dress, and behavior must be appropriate to a child care setting.
• Be able to establish an atmosphere of trust and respect with HS families, children and staff.
• Able to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality.
• Be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Must submit regular ongoing medical statements signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care professional and self-reported annual health history, verifying that they are in good mental, physical and emotional health appropriate for the position hired for. Pursuant to State of Colorado Rules Regulating Child Care Centers and HS Performance Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
Two years’ experience in accounting, human resources or office management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Human Resources and/or Accounting.

Application Instructions: 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled with first review October 16, 2026
Inquiries May Be Directed To Candi Miell (719) 384-3103
Applicants must submit to and pass a background check before an offer of employment can be extended.

Additional Information/Benefits:

PERA, health, vision, dental, life insurance benefits, paid sick leave, paid annual leave