Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. CDT on 09/06/2024
Positionwillberesponsiblefor supporting collaboration across CPS and DFSS in implementing the city-wide vision for early childhood and roll-out of universal full-day preschool for four-year-olds.This position will ensure that operational structures across DFSS and CPS are aligned in a manner that supports participation of community-based early childhood programs in the mayor’s key initiatives.This position will work with the Mayor’s Office, aligning closely with Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) subject matter experts, and partner with the vendors, as necessary, to achieve the mayor’s overall vision for early childhood programming.
Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Essential Duties
Stafftheworkgroupswithappropriatesubjectmatterexpertstoensurethatpolicydecisionsare being madeinatimelyfashiononordertoinformthetechnologyrequirementsofthe application.
Coordinateworkinggroupsacrosscitydepartments(i.e.,DFSS,DolTandMayor'sOffice)andCPS, as necessary,toensurethatwearefullyintegratingthenewparentapplicationintoappropriate existing structureswithineach system.
SupporttheimplementationofacommunityengagementprocessthatensurestheCity of Chicagohas feedback andbuy-inofappropriatecommunitymembersanddelegateagencies, as necessary .
Lead strategic planning on family outreach and supportstructuresthatensure the city has appropriate mechanisms to recruit and supportfamiliesthrough the enrollment process for universal full-day preschool.
Assessandevaluatepotentialrisksinvolvedwithnewapplicationprocessand problem-solve solutions that support timely and successful implementation of initiatives.
Coordinatewiththeexistingoutreachpartners(i.e . ActionforChildrenhotline,COFIparent outreach, InnovationZones)toensurethattheyhavetheresourcestheyneedto support implementation of new initiatives.
Managemultiplevendorsandprojectdeliverablestoensurethescope,timelineandbudget is met for new initiatives.
EvaluatetheexistingbusinessprocessesbetweenDFSSandCPSandrecommendstrategies to streamlineareasofduplicationorinefficiency,where possible.
Apprise the Commissioner, Mayor’s office and other key stakeholders on status of key projects, as necessary.
Makes recommendations that show how existing data can be integrated and made available to facilitate project evaluation.
Reviews, analyses and evaluates the effectiveness of projects using data and data sources to ensure Chicago Early Learning goals are met, and in compliance with established program standards.
Graduationfromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversitywithamaster’s degree in business or public administrationorafieldofstudydirectlyrelatedtotheresponsibilitiesoftheposition,plusfiveyears of workexperienceusingenrollmentsystemsandpoliciesregardingearlyeducation programming.
Disclaimer- "Accredited"meansanynationallyorregionallyaccreditedcollege,university,or law schoolwheretheapplicantisenrolledinorhascompletedanAssociates,Bachelors,Masters,or Juris Doctoratedegree program.
Education&EmploymentVerification - Pleasebeadvisedthatifyouareselectedtobehiredyou must provide,uponrequest,adequateinformationregardingyoureducationalandemployment history asit relates tothequalificationsofthepositionforwhichyouareapplying. Ifyoureceivedyourdegreeinternationally, all international transcripts/diploma mustbeaccompanied byaForeignCredentialEvaluation. IftheCity of Chicagocannotverifythisinformation, any offerextendedtoyouwillbewithdrawnandyouwillnotbe hired.
NOTE: Tobeconsideredforthispositionyoumustprovideinformationaboutyoureducational background andyourworkexperienc e . Youmustincludejobtitles,datesofemployment,andspecificjobduties. ( If youareacurrentCityemployee, Acting Upcannotbeconsidered.) Ifyoufailtoprovidethisinformationat the timeyousubmityourapplication,itwillbeincomplete,andyouwillnotbeconsideredforthispositio n . There arethreewaystoprovidetheinformatio n : 1)youmayattacha resume;2)youmaypastea resum e ; or3) you cancompletetheonlineresume fields.
NOTE: Youmustprovideyourtranscriptsordiploma,professionallicense,ortrainingcertificatesattime of processing,ifapplicabl e . YoumustalsoprovideyourvalidU.S.driver'slicenseattimeof processin g .
Selection Requirements
Thispositionrequiresapplicantstocompleteaninterview. The candidate that possesses the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview process, will be selected.
Intermediatetoadvancedcomputerskill s , internetand email.
APPLICATION EVALUATION
Initialevaluationwillbebasedoninformationprovidedontheapplicationanddocuments submitted . Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the city as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
If you would liketorequestareasonable accommodation dueto disability orpregnancy to participate inthe application process, please contact the CityofChicago,Departmentof Human Resources, at312-744-4976or disabilityaccomodations@cityofchicago.org.Pleasebepreparedtoprovide information in support ofyourreasonable accommodation request.