Working with KinderCare Learning Companies means using your outstanding talents to help set the foundation for lifelong learners, where you can collaborate with colleagues, grow and learn, and positively impact the families we serve.

With over 50 years of experience, 30,000+ employees, and more than 2,000 early learning center programs, we are the most accredited leaders in early childhood education. Together, we create environments where kids grow and thrive. As one of only four companies to receive the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award six times, we’re confident that you can grow and thrive here, too. We can’t wait to meet you.

Job Summary:

The Licensing Advisor II team member is a part of the Licensing and Regulatory Compliance function of the broader Center Operations Department. They work collaboratively in cross functional teams to provide consistent, accurate information aligning licensing and other regulatory programs to the field for successful implementation and adoption. This includes state regulatory compliance of existing child care centers, new child care centers, and acquisitions. They manage projects and contribute to various initiatives and special assignments to reach department and company goals while living our Service Values.

A successful Licensing Advisor II will be familiar with State regulations, actively engage to influence approaches to child care licensing, and will be a forward thinker that drives efficiencies while maintaining compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Acts as liaison for Regulatory Compliance, specifically for child care licensing.

• Provides expertise and administrative support in an efficient and professional manner to minimize risk and maintain child care licensing compliance

• Drives regulatory compliance strategy by providing the support, tools and training customers need to meet established goals and metrics

• Processes child care licensing paperwork, including permits and applications, and identifies risks, impacts or roadblocks to ensure timely issuance of the licensing permits

• Engage in effective communication to support internal customers and drive for continual improvement

• Review and understand state regulations, determine the impact to current or future processes, and communicate information to customers

• Participates in regular meetings to provide state child care licensing information, permit timelines and updates on projects

• Maintains online documentation and visibility into records and sources of data for child care licensing

• Participates in and may lead aspects of the planning, development and implementation of all regulatory related initiatives, special projects and work groups.

• Some travel may be required (25%)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience working in a licensed childcare center
• 4-year degree preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point strongly desired
• Strong writing and communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in a positive and professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and prioritize issues requiring

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• … and much more.

At KinderCare Learning Companies you'll use your skills and expertise to help craft and contribute to our shared mission of supporting communities and encouraging lifelong learners. From our teachers to our cooks to our financial analysts, we are all passionate about crafting a world of learning, happiness and adventure for more than 150,000 children every day.

As the first national early childcare education provider to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute, we continue to follow the latest science-backed and evidence-based strategies for maintaining a safe and worry-free workplace.

Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. KinderCare highly encourages its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves and their communities. We are proud to provide paid time off for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for employees working in child care, school facilities, and corporate work spaces.

We truly believe that everyone belongs in our circle, and everyone deserves to be celebrated for who they are. By partnering with underrepresented groups and experts in DEI, we are identifying areas to improve and forging a path forward through accountability, compassion, accessibility, and inclusion.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Primary Location : Portland, Oregon, United States

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