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Preschool Director (Parent Cooperative)

Location: Greenbelt, MD (In-Office)

Position Type: Part-Time (Academic Year: ~30 hrs/week; Summer: ~15 hrs/week)

Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000 (Based on experience and final scope)

Position Overview

A well-established parent cooperative school, which has been a pillar of the community since 1942, is seeking a dedicated Preschool Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead in a play-based learning environment that prioritizes community, collaboration, and creativity. The Director will manage a stable team of nine employees within a warm, supportive atmosphere characterized by high staff retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Partner with a parent-led Board of Directors to manage school operations and promote the organizational mission.
• Educational Oversight: Supervise teachers and ensure the maintenance of a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the licensing regulations of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Office of Child Care.
• Community Engagement: Maintain effective communication with families and staff, responding promptly to parent inquiries or concerns.
• Administrative Management: Oversee facility maintenance, manage equipment, and adhere to the school budget when purchasing supplies.
• Events & Meetings: Attend necessary Board meetings, membership meetings, open houses, and professional development sessions

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
• Experience: * Minimum of five years of related experience in early childhood education.
• At least three years of experience serving as a Lead Teacher.
• Prior management or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Cooperative Familiarity: Experience with or a strong understanding of parent cooperatives is highly valued.
• Certification: Pre-K to 3rd Grade certification is preferred.

Schedule & Compensation

• Academic Alignment: The 12-month salary is based on a 10-month academic year, following the local public school calendar.
• Flexibility: The Director must be flexible with hours to ensure operational success, including occasional early openings or parent conferences.
• Full-Time Potential: There is a possibility to expand this to a full-time role if combined with a classroom teaching position.
• Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan, paid leave, year-end bonus potential, health insurance stipend, and paid continuing education.

2 years of dialysis experience required PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1.

This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.

This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.

As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.

Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.

Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.

Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.

Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.

Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.

Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.

Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level.

Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.

Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.

Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.

May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.

Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.

Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.

Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.

The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines, and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs.

as high as 5 feet.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.

The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.

May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.

SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians//LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.

Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.

EDUCATION and LICENSURE: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Current appropriate state licensure.

Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Entry level for RNs with minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Hourly Rate: $35.00
- $59.00 Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

" EOE, disability/veterans

Our higher education client is looking for a Senior Functional Analyst with experience supporting ERP systems, (Workday HCM preferred.) This is a hybrid role in College Park, MD and is a long-term contract. No third party C2C candidates will be considered.

The Senior Functional Analyst – ERP Systems will play a critical role in supporting enterprise platforms by translating complex business needs into scalable system solutions. This position serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring ERP and faculty/staff systems effectively support institutional strategy, operational excellence, and an improved employee experience.

In this role, you will support initiatives across Workday HCM, Faculty Management Systems, integrations, analytics, and related enterprise platforms, with a strong focus on requirements gathering, process optimization, testing, and change enablement.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Analysis & Requirements

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders across HR, Academic Affairs, Finance, and enterprise support teams
• Translate business needs into clearfunctional requirements, user stories, process flows, and use cases
• Analyze current-state processes and recommend future-state improvements aligned with institutional goals
• Support initiatives related to faculty onboarding, scheduling, credentialing, workload management, and compliance

ERP & Faculty Systems Support

• Serve as a functional subject matter expert for Workday HCM and faculty/staff systems
• Support configuration, enhancements, and optimization of ERP modules and faculty systems
• Partner with Product Owners and Solution Architects to ensure solutions are scalable and aligned with platform standards
• Contribute to roadmap planning and backlog refinement for ERP and faculty systems initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between business units and technical teams
• Coordinate dependencies across HR, IT, Academic Affairs, Finance, and external vendors
• Participate in governance forums, change advisory boards, and stakeholder reviews

Documentation & Change Enablement

• Maintain functional documentation, process maps, and system configuration records
• Support the development of training materials, job aids, and knowledge transfer
• Assist with change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new capabilities

Core Competencies

• Functional analysis and problem-solving
• Translating complex business needs into system solutions
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Cross-functional collaboration in matrixed environments
• Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role supporting ERP systems
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM or other large-scale ERP platforms
• Experience supporting higher education faculty, academic, or workforce lifecycle processes
• Strong background in requirements documentation, testing, and UAT
• Experience working with integrations, data flows, and reporting/analytics
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Faculty Management Systems (FMS/FPMS) or academic operations
• Experience with Workday Prism, Extend, or integrations
• Exposure to skills-based workforce initiatives or performance management
• Experience in higher education or similarly complex regulated environments
• Experience supporting accessibility (ADA) or compliance-driven initiatives

About Covista


Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

The role is responsible for promoting student success through accurate and responsive advisement in student finance and service-related areas, providing support and advocacy as needed for students throughout the student lifecycle. This position is responsible and accountable for the advisement of students within their group and serving as a primary point of contact for the student(s) within their assigned portfolio. Supports students with Financial Aid advising and awareness of overall financial literacy to succeed in their educational goals. Function as a role model for our Covista values and fosters a culture of CARE consistent with our mission, vision, and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Supports the new student intake process by working with admissions to answer incoming student questions, provide a thorough review of program and student costs, and outline all possible options to fund their education.

• Create and confirm an accurate financial plan by establishing timeframes to complete any application process to be financially prepared to start and stay in school. Continuously reviews student accounts to advise students on their financial eligibility.

• Responsible for maintaining student satisfaction through facilitation of inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, and SMS communication with students and internal stakeholders to Student Finance

• Using a high level of discretion and independent judgment continuously evaluates the financial plans throughout the student lifecycle and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure successful student outcomes.

• Utilizes appropriate systems and student data to confirm and track accurate enrollment, persistence, and graduation information for assigned students.

• Accurately and thoroughly documents all interactions in the appropriate institutional systems.

• Analyzes student data to identify triggers, indicating a need for proactive outreach to understand challenges and successes better. Coaches students to explore alternatives to overcome barriers to persistence or graduation. Makes appropriate resource referrals when necessary.

• Collaborates with other departments and functional areas to deliver an optimal student experience from inquiry to graduation.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of all Title IV programs, policies, and procedures, including institutional and international, federal, and state regulations. Complies with applicable international, federal, and state laws.

• Identifies opportunities and solutions that improve current methods and actively participates in the change of a constantly evolving organization. Promote student self-service tools during advising sessions and new student orientation.

• Engages students through a variety of communication channels. This may include video advising, inbound student calls, and proactive outreach to students to deliver first contact resolution.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Outstanding customer service skills with 1+ years of customer service or related experience Required.
• 1+ years of experience in Higher Education Preferred.
• Experience with Student Financial Aid software application Preferred.
• Ability to work a variety of office hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
• High level of interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• PC skills in Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and database software.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain systems access to the NSLDS system (must not be in default of Title IV Federal aid).
• Self-motivated and willing to take ownership of and quickly resolve complex issues.
  
  

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $20-25/hr. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
• 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit:
  
  

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

About Covista

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

The Quality Assurance (QA)Learning Experience Designer actively engages in the review, design, development, and implementation of learning products (e.g., academic programs and courses, short courses, micro-credentials), working closely with strategic partners and vendors; this includes the quality review of new learning content, as well as the search for suitable existing learning content within Covista's owned content repositories and learning content management systems.

The QA Learning Experience Designer has a working knowledge of digital learning product design and development theories, processes, best practices, and trends, integrating that knowledge to enhance the student learning experience by leveraging contemporary learning design principles, applying flexible approaches, and driving strategic innovation to anticipate, meet, and exceed partner needs.

TheQA Learning Experience Designer manages multiple reviews during different stages of development, each with varying requirements and milestones. The QA Learning Experience Designer works with a range of internal and external academic experts, product development staff, vendors, and institutional representatives to ensure adherence to quality standards,product design decisions, business requirements, and academic expectations.

• Ensures the learning content developed for online/hybrid course delivery is of the highest quality possible and supports student mastery of learning outcomes.
• Ensures learning content adheres to quality standards, program/product design decisions, business requirements, and academic expectations; ensures that relevant internal and partner reviews occur and that feedback/required changes are incorporated.
• Works closely with curriculum authors and subject matter experts to review content, storyboards, and related instructional elements for incorporation into the courses.
• Actively engages in the learning content creation review for multiple delivery contexts, including course-based, competency-based, self-paced, micro-learning and other such contexts to align with partner institution strategies.
• Coordinates and/or participates in program design and development meetings as needed to address marketing research and analysis, regulatory issues, industry trends, competitive landscape, unique differentiators, relevant data, instructional framework options, and core themes and topics for product development.
• Works collaboratively with subject matter experts, academic and business representatives, marketing professionals, educational media specialists, and shared services staff to designreview, develop, and implement learning solutions.
• Actively engages in the learning content creation review for multiple delivery contexts, including course-based, competency-based, self-paced, micro-learning and other such contexts to align with partner institution strategies.
• Coordinates and/or participates in program design and development meetings as needed to address marketing research and analysis, regulatory issues, industry trends, competitive landscape, unique differentiators, relevant data, instructional framework options, and core themes and topics for product development.
• Works collaboratively with subject matter experts, academic and business representatives, marketing professionals, educational media specialists, and shared services staff to designreview, develop, and implement learning solutions.
• Works with little or no supervision on all assigned learning products at the course and program levels.
• Works collaboratively with others to establish project management plans that ensure product review dates are met and ensure appropriate resourcing of all projects; ensures members of the project team are familiar with program design and development design philosophy and project management plans.
• Maintains a working knowledge of learning experience design, online learning, instructional design and technology, adult learning theory, and andragogy/pedagogy to support program and course development.
• Applies research skills to assess current and prospective technologies and innovative products to enhance the student experience in the online classroom.
• Reviews or selects learning resources in collaboration with the academic team, ensuring adherence to business and regulatory requirements, DLS and institution strategies, and works collaboratively with shared services staff to ensure availability of learning resources.
• Designs learner experiences for the integration of text, graphics, animations, videos, and interactions for these offerings; ensures materials follow development objectives/outcomes and exhibit best practices for visual and interaction display to support learning.
• Ensures project timelines are met and deliverables meet quality expectations of the institution.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to create instructional material in a visually dynamic, engaging, and interactive format, while offering suggestions to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Adapts to rapidly changing project timelines and deliverables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

• Master's Degree Required
• PhD Preferred
• Three (3) plus years of learning experience design work, with specific experience in conceptualizing, designing, and creating learning experiences for adult learners a plus.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and independent contractors.
• Experience managing budgets and ensuring adherence to budget limitations.
• Experience working with higher education professionals.
• Expertise in at least one of the following: instructional design, instructional technology, contemporary theories and methods of learning experience creation, learning management systems, learning content management systems, application of technological innovations to enhance learning and mastery of outcomes.
• Experience developing with tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline/Studio a plus.
• Successful experience in relationship management across a range of partners.
• Be able to evaluate vendor, contractor, and SME contributions to ensure all learning products meet and/or exceed Covista standards of excellence.
• Be a skilled communicator and collaborator, able to handle criticism, actively participate in design meetings, and deliver highly engaging learning assets.
• Possess a working knowledge of contemporary and innovative principles of instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technology.
• Possess solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Be committed to results and consistently demonstrate accountability in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess strong organizational skills and have a history of positive results achieved collaboratively.
  
  

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $61,720.78 and $108,334.92. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation