Coordinator for the Scholars of Excellence in Child Care (SECC)

Date Posted: February 20, 2026

Compensation: $50,000-$53,000, Yearly
Required Education Level: Bachelor's degree

Job Description

Redlands Community College is seeking a motivated individual to fill the Coordinator for the Scholars for Excellence in Child Care (SECC) position. This is a 12-month, full-time, grant funded position. The Coordinator will play a critical role in recruiting eligible childcare providers in the field of child development/early childhood education and childcare administration/management. The position is responsible for leading recruitment, advising, and overall scholar support to ensure program success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create new files/scholar caseloads and update existing scholar files as needed
• Maintain specific information for each scholar program
• Submit enrollment and semester reports to the Scholar’s program in accordance with program guidelines
• Develop and manage an Individual Scholar Program Plan (ISPP)
• Communicate and provide assistance to scholars during the various college processes, according to the Scholars program guidelines
• Recruit new students that meet the program’s qualifications, and provide an orientation to those students
• Provide technical assistance to those scholars recruited into the program, such as assistance with FAFSA, Tutoring Center, Admissions, Testing Center, Library, etc.
• Use Appreciative Advising techniques when recruiting, advising, and assisting scholars
• Assist non-caseload scholars with application and enrollment procedures required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Services, or a related field
• Experience in academic advising, student support services, or program coordination in a higher education or community-based setting
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel with proficiency
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and the ability to travel
• Requires strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Higher Education Administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of Oklahoma’s early childhood systems and partnerships (e.g., OKDHS, childcare providers, CDA certification)

Institutional Expectations:

This position is expected to uphold the mission and values of Redlands Community College by promoting student-first service, integrity, and professionalism. Participation in professional development, community engagement, and institutional service is encouraged.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online and submit a cover letter, resume, copies of college transcripts and/or certifications, and three references (including names, addresses, and phone numbers). This position is open until filled.

Applying

To apply for any positions please complete the online employment application and upload the documentation specified in the advertisement.

For additional information contact Kim Andrade, Director of Human Resources, at 405.422.1267 or email her at Human.Resources@redlandscc.edu.

Benefits

You can view our Employee Benefits page, to learn more about working for Redlands.

Faculty

All Faculty must meet our Standard of Practice - Minimally Qualified Faculty degree qualifications.

Background Check

Any applicant selected for an interview will be required to complete a Background Screening Authorization form, along with their personal Background Check Information. A background check will not be run on you unless you are recommended for the position. For a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Report Act, any background check disclosure statements, an authorization for background check, and a form to list your personal background check information, please see the links listed below:

2019 Background Check Disclosure Document
2019 Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
2019 Authorization for Background Check including Personal Information
2019 California Disclosure Document
2019 New York Disclosure Document
2019 San Francisco Disclosure Document
2019 Various States Disclosure Document

Additional Information

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Redlands Community College will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Redlands Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or status as a veteran, in any of its educational programs, activities, policies, practices, or procedures, including, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, eligibility for financial aid, and educational services, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and other federal laws and regulations. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer, Redlands Community College, 1300 S. Country Club Road, El Reno, OK 73036-5304, 405.262.2552.

Clery Statement

Redlands Community College is committed to providing a safe place to live, work, study and visit. Part of this effort includes sharing information regarding the safety and security of our campuses.

Redlands provides email notifications to all students, faculty and staff when a Clery Crime occurs in or near Redlands Community College campus or any of its sites. These notifications are primarily sent if the incident poses an ongoing safety threat as determined by the President of the College or his designee. The act requires colleges and universities to make “timely warnings,” known as “Safety Alerts” at Redlands, to campus community members about specific types of crime if an ongoing threat is believed to exist.

Information regarding our recent three-year period Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, as well as the Emergency Preparedness Guide, can be found on the Campus Security page.