Program Coordinator I

IMDiversity; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina Retirement

State Insurance Programs

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative. This role involves providing training and coaching to Inclusion Specialists, developing evidence-based consultation, and coordinating with child-care providers to enhance services.

The position, based at USC's Columbia campus, is temporary and requires regular in-state travel. Qualifications include a Master’s degree with relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with five years in the field.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 3 years relevant program experience, or bachelor’s degree and 5 years relevant program experience.
• Certified Trainer and Certified Technical Assistance Provider within 3 months of hire.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and possess a valid SC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and coaching to Inclusion Specialists.
• Develop and maintain an evidence-based consultation model.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of child-care programs.

Skills

Training and coaching

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of child care standards

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator I for the South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative will provide training and coaching for all Inclusion Specialists located throughout the state, develop an evidence‑based consultation model, and ensure services to child‑care providers are delivered with consistency and fidelity. The Coordinator will design and implement training for new specialists, provide ongoing training for current specialists, and work directly with child‑care providers to coordinate developmental screening through the SC ASQ Online System or hard copy. The position is a 12‑month temporary, research‑grant funded role based at USC – Columbia campus, requiring regular in‑state travel and occasional out‑of‑state travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and coaching to Inclusion Specialists, including onsite observation, action planning, and feedback.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an evidence‑based consultation model with fidelity.
• Design and deliver training for new Inclusion Specialists and ongoing development for current specialists.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation of child‑care programs using the SC ASQ Online System.
• Assist the Program Director in data analysis and report writing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 3 years relevant program experience, or bachelor’s degree and 5 years relevant program experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years experience in Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Early Intervention, or a related field; or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience in the same field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Certified Trainer and Certified Technical Assistance Provider through the South Carolina Center for Child Care Career Development, or ability to achieve within 3 months of hire.
• Experience training child‑care providers in special education methods, curricula, developmental screening and assessment, and early intervention procedures.
• Knowledge of SC child‑care licensing requirements, ABC Quality standards, and community services for children with developmental delays/disabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and web‑based applications.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, own reliable vehicle, and possess a valid SC driver’s license with a clean ten‑year driving record.

Benefits

Research Grant (RGP) positions may be eligible for benefits based on grant funding. Eligible benefits include South Carolina Retirement, State Insurance Programs, Annual Leave, and Sick Leave.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.