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University of Missouri-Columbia · 20 hours ago

Senior Coordinator / Program Lead – Center for Child Well-Being

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Senior Coordinator to support the Center for Child Well-Being's Early Childhood Programs. This role involves overseeing the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative, supervising staff, managing program budgets, and ensuring effective project execution.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as Program Lead for the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative (iECMH), maintaining responsibility for project oversight, deliverables, and staff

Supervise iECMH Educational Resource Coaches, providing guidance, professional development support and oversight

Plan, delegate, and coordinate team tasks to ensure effective project execution

Develop program-specific policies and procedures

Work closely with partner projects to ensure seamless continuity of services and policies/procedures

Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring compliance and efficient resource use

Oversee grant reporting and prepare renewal applications, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with funding requirements

Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all activities, including coaching visits, training sessions, and technical assistance

Develop and deliver in-person and virtual training sessions for diverse stakeholders on early childhood mental health and social-emotional learning

Synthesize multiple viewpoints, make thoughtful decisions, and engage the team by clearly explaining the rationale to ensure understanding and shared commitment

Navigate complex situations with professional composure while maintaining strong collaborative relationships

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices, state mandates, and emerging trends in early childhood mental health and education in Missouri

Conduct research on evidence-based practices to support training and inform project development and implementation

Collaborate with the Early Childhood Domain Director and program leads to identify and pursue opportunities for diversifying funding streams

As needed, provide on-site consultation and coaching to early childhood programs, focused on social-emotional learning within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework

Support implementation of Tier 1 (universal supports), Tier 2 (targeted supports), and Tier 3 (individualized intensive interventions)

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationSocial-Emotional LearningProject ManagementEvidence-Based FrameworksLeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam CoordinationGrant ReportingProfessional DevelopmentResearch Skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Program Management, or other related field

State certification or licensure in education, mental health, or a related field

3 or more years of experience in early childhood education settings with a focus on social/emotional wellness preferred

Experience with evidence-based frameworks such as the Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, trauma-informed care, etc

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

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