About

Jennifer Wilson serves as the Operations Coordinator for the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) at Delaware State University. In her role, Jennifer works across the ECIC to help carry out organizational priorities and strengthen the infrastructure behind its programs and initiatives. Her responsibilities span financial activities, reporting and data tracking, contract support, policy and procedure development, and program-related operational needs.

Since joining the ECIC, Jennifer has played an active role in strengthening how the Center manages its day-to-day business functions. She coordinates scholar stipend payments, third-party billing, vendor payments, purchasing, and related fiscal documentation. Jennifer also develops policies, procedures, tools, and resources that provide clear guidance for staff, promote consistency, and help the Center meet program, documentation, and reporting requirements.

An important part of Jennifer’s role is connecting program needs with the financial and organizational requirements necessary to move initiatives forward. She collaborates with ECIC staff, Delaware State University departments, vendors, and external partners to resolve challenges, facilitate activities, and translate new requirements into practical approaches. Through this work, she identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, and consistency as the ECIC continues to grow.

Jennifer brings more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, program support, and operations. She began her career as an early childhood teacher before transitioning into state government and operational roles. Prior to joining the ECIC, Jennifer worked with the Early Childhood Support team at the Delaware Department of Education, where she provided contract and financial administration support for programs including Early Head Start, Part B Section 619, and the Early Childhood Assistance Program. She also served as a liaison between the Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Early Childhood Council. Earlier in her career, Jennifer held operational support roles with the Delaware Office of Management and Budget and the Delaware Department of Agriculture.

Jennifer has earned the monday.com Work Management Core Certification and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Delaware State University. Her professional experience combines a firsthand understanding of early childhood education with a focus on financial coordination, operational improvement, and building practical structures that help programs function effectively.