A.6. UNOW Administration, Support Staff, and Contracted Services

Administration and Program Support Staff

Director – Reports to the UNOW Board of Directors and is ultimately responsible for the overall development and management of quality care provided to children and families.   Overarching responsibility for our programs practice adhering to our play-based philosophy and CORE values.  Serves as the appointed liaison between UNOW and Princeton University partnership. Point person for the Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing and our accreditation with The National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Associate Director – Supports the Director in program management and development.  Supports the Director in the day to day operations of the center.  Manages the recruitment, hire and staff training and development plan and process.  Supports in fiscal management and program planning. Maintains Director’s responsibilities in the Director’s absence.

Executive Assistant – Supports the Director and Associate Director with any administrative tasks, manages the reception area and assigned administrative duties. Serves as the face and voice of UNOW.  Manages the daily flow of traffic and information. Maintains communications between UNOW and families and the public.  Manages payroll and other fiscal and ordering responsibilities.

2 Program Coordinators (Infant/Toddler and Preschool) - Provides support, management and mentoring to a set of classrooms within a certain age range and wing of the building.  They serve as a liaison between the teachers, administration and families.  

Center Support

Cook – Plan menus and prepare meals and snacks daily for all children infants through preschool.  Generate food, supply and equipment orders.  Remain up to date on children’s health and nutritional needs including food preferences and allergies.

Food Service Assistants (2) – Assist in the preparation and distribution of food to classrooms.  Retrieve dishes, wash and sanitize dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safe food service on a daily basis.

Contracted Services

  • ADP Human Resource Services
  • Accountant services
  • Auditor services