Program Manager - Eligibility, Enrollment, and Training Manager at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages department eligibility and enrollment operations for state and federally funded early education programs. Oversees and ensures consistent eligibility, enrollment, certification, recertification, and attendance practices across Child Care and Development Programs including but not limited to CAPP, CalWORKs, CCTR, CSPP, Head Start and Early Head Start. Develops and implements the Eligibility and Enrollment Training Academy and provides professional development, technical assistance, and subject matter expertise in eligibility, enrollment, regulatory compliance, policy interpretation, quality assurance, and operational efficiency. Develops department policies, standard operating procedures, workflow documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent, compliant, and customer focused service delivery. Manages the Quality Control Unit. Oversees implementation and administration of the Universal Early Care and Education Eligibility Application. Provides complex and responsible support to department leadership in areas of expertise.
Requirements / Qualifications
The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) A completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) Brief resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) 4) Copy of transcripts or degree (if applicable) 5) Any related certifications LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES, REQUIRED UPON HIRE: Requires a valid California driver’s license. Must provide proof of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout TB Clearance
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, education, human services, social work, or similar discipline and four years of progressively responsible experience that includes administering eligibility, enrollment, compliance, quality assurance, program operations, or staff development within state or federally funded early education or human services programs, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education: An associate degree and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience, or ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in eligibility, enrollment, compliance, quality assurance, or program administration demonstrating increasing leadership responsibility may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Alternatively, the position may consider a Master’s degree and two years of experience. Bilingual/Biliterate Preferred.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must be dated within last 18 months.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) A completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) Brief resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) 4) Copy of transcripts or degree (if applicable) 5) Any related certifications LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES, REQUIRED UPON HIRE: Requires a valid California driver’s license. Must provide proof of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout TB Clearance
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, education, human services, social work, or similar discipline and four years of progressively responsible experience that includes administering eligibility, enrollment, compliance, quality assurance, program operations, or staff development within state or federally funded early education or human services programs, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education: An associate degree and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience, or ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in eligibility, enrollment, compliance, quality assurance, or program administration demonstrating increasing leadership responsibility may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Alternatively, the position may consider a Master’s degree and two years of experience. Bilingual/Biliterate Preferred.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must be dated within last 18 months.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Application Deadline
11/20/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/10/2026
Contact
Melissa Reyes
209-381-6619
209-381-6619
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$116,066 - $133,188 Annually
$116,066 - $133,188 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 2026-2027 Classified Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Salary Schedule (CMSC)
Length of Work Year
261
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
1850 Wardrobe Ave., Merced, CA 958341
HOURS:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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