Childcare Business & Quality Administrator

COLUMBUS, OH 43229

• Position Type: Full Time

ABOUT ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Action for Children is the local childcare resource and referral agency in Central Ohio. Our mission is to transform the lives of children by supporting, empowering, and advocating for the adults who make the biggest impact on children's lives: their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

We foster a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture in which staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of families and communities.

Learn more at actionforchildren.org

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports implementation of a new grant to strengthen the stability and quality of select family childcare (FCC) programs. Working alongside the Program Manager, the Administrator coordinates across internal teams, consultants, stakeholders, and providers to ensure grant requirements and timelines are met in alignment with Action for Children's mission and values. The role combines project management, relationship-building, contract oversight, and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time, one-year contract position and is contingent on funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support implementation of a quality and small business support initiative for family childcare professionals, ensuring alignment with grant objectives, timelines, and deliverables
• Assist in coordinating programming across Action for Children teams, including business supports, quality improvement coaching, and professional development
• Monitor implementation plans, calendars, and project timelines, and draft required documentation and progress reports
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among direct service, marketing and communications, data, and fiscal personnel to track participation, outcomes, and program impact
• Support recruitment, enrollment, retention, and outreach for eligible family childcare providers
• Coordinate logistics for trainings, cohorts, and events, including scheduling, registration, and ordering of materials
• Maintain organized records related to contracts, participation, purchasing, and program activities, and assist with grant evaluation and reporting
• Work some evenings and weekends with advance notice

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in public administration, business office administration, administrative assistance, nonprofit management, grant management, or a related field
• Strong project management skills, with experience in program or project administration, nonprofits, business administration, or related work
• Experience coordinating multiple timelines and priorities, and managing contracts, logistics, and administrative processes with attention to detail
• Experience with data management systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms
• Strong written, verbal, and listening skills, along with sound time management, follow-through, and the ability to work independently while coordinating across teams
• Commitment to equity, demonstrated respect for early care and education professionals, and an understanding of the challenges facing early childhood professionals and small business owners

Preferred: Familiarity with Ohio's childcare licensing and Step Up To Quality systems; experience with family childcare providers; experience with government-funded programming and compliance; familiarity with Salesforce, Asana, or similar data management systems.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an organized, steady project manager who keeps multiple priorities on track and follows through. This person builds respectful, culturally responsive relationships with providers, partners, and colleagues, and is committed to helping family childcare professionals succeed.

BENEFITS

• Health coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning within 30 days of hire
• Paid time off: Vacation days, personal days, and paid holidays
• Hybrid schedule: A combination of remote and in-office workdays (three days per week in person)
• Retirement savings: Employer match up to 1%
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks of fully paid leave for birth, adoption, and foster placements

Action for Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.