"Administrative Specialist - School Age Child Care"

Administrative Specialist - School Age Child Care

Company: Red Rocks Community College

Job Location: Lakewood, 80228

Category: Child Care and Youth Programs

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,305.00 - $53,136.00 Annually

Location: Lakewood, CO

Job Number: 01122

Division: Administrative Services

Department: School Age Child Care

Closing Date: 4/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

To Apply
All applicants must submit: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Summary of Position

This position exists to assist the Director of School-Age Child Care in administering services for the department. The Administrative Specialist III provides information regarding budget management, banner reconciliation of accounts, procurement processes, maintaining regulatory compliance for Colorado Dept. of Early Childhood, as well as the Jefferson County health and fire departments. The role requires exemplary office management and time management skills to effectively oversee department invoices, receivables, and community relationships. Additional responsibilities include acting as a liaison among the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), School-Age Child Care and the low-income families in which we support.

Position offers hybrid and flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of financial administration, budget reconciliation, and regulatory compliance applicable to school-age child care programs, including CCAP requirements and state and county oversight agencies
• Skill in maintaining and reconciling financial, attendance, and licensing records; preparing financial reports; and utilizing spreadsheets and accounting systems to track, analyze, and report fiscal data.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures consistently; manage multiple administrative functions with accuracy and attention to detail; and communicate effectively with families, staff, and external agencies to ensure program compliance and service delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Three years' relevant experience.
• Relevant, post-secondary education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Certified public bookkeeper license or accounting certification.
• Two years of office experience and leadership management.
• Knowledge of Colorado Child Care Assistance Program and Colorado Department of Early Childcare Regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities and supporting individuals from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, racial, ethnic, and gender background that are underrepresented.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Starting Salary

Starting salary range for this position is $48,305-$53,136 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply

All applicants must submit:

1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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