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Assistant Director - MSU Child Development Laboratory Lansing
Company: Michigan State University Child Development Laboratories
Location: Lansing, MI
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 07/28/2026
Expire Date: 09/28/2026
Job Categories: Education
Job Description
Assistant Director - MSU Child Development Laboratory Lansing
Position Summary
Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The Child Development Laboratory (CDL) serves children and families by providing a play-based and developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to promote the development of the whole child. The CDL is in the department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the College of Social Sciences, and the Assistant Director of Lansing plays a vital role in ensuring the programming at the site meets the quality standards of NAEYC, Great Start to Readiness, State of Michigan, and HDFS. The Assistant Director oversees day-to-day operations including finances, fundraising, marketing, operations, human resources, staffing, and compliance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Degree
Masters -Child Development or Early Childhood Ed.

Desired Degree
Other - Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field

Minimum Requirements
A Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field and CPR/First Aid certification is required. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience supporting individuals in developing effective planning, organization, time management, and task management, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications
Experience in a setting with linguistically and culturally diverse families
Minimum of five years successful experience in teaching in an early childhood program
Two to five years of experience supervising and managing personnel
One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, and gift stewardship
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Contact information for 3 references
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