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

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits

Educational fee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Missouri - Columbia,Center for Child Well-Being, Department of Psychiatry, seeks a Senior Coordinator to lead the CM-IECMH Continuum. The role will drive five-year federal grant activities serving Boone, Audrain, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Randolph counties.

Responsibilities include building a high-quality program framework, supervising the CM-IECMH team, and coordinating partnerships with community agencies while ensuring rigorous data-informed program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in executing early childhood initiatives.
• Experience with evidence-based frameworks such as Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, Practice Based Coaching, trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination, management, and oversight of the CM-IECMH project.
• Develop and maintain a program framework for consistent service delivery.
• Supervise CM-IECMH team to ensure effective coordination and delivery of services.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and cultivate sustainable partnerships.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret program data using evaluation frameworks.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Hiring Department

Department of Psychiatry

Job Description

The Center for Child Well-Being, housed within the Department ofPsychiatry in the University of Missouri School of Medicine, seeksa Senior Coordinator to lead the Central Missouri Infant and EarlyChildhood Mental Health (CM-IECMH) Continuum. The CM-IECMHContinuum is a five-year federal grant and launches in 2027. Itwill provide a range of services that promote the social-emotionalwell-being of infants, young children, and their families,including developmental screenings, coaching for early childhoodprofessionals, therapeutic interventions, and a learning consortiumto strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing among communitypartners. Counties served are Boone, Audrain, Callaway, Cole,Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Randolph.

About the Center

The Center for Child Well-Being drives positive change for childrenand families through innovative programs, collaborative communitypartnerships, and strategic capacity building. Guided by ourmission to improve outcomes for young children and their families,we envision a future where all children thrive in nurturing,supportive environments.

Working at the Center means being part of a passionate,collaborative team committed to impact. Staff are supported intheir professional growth, empowered to contribute meaningfully,and engaged in work that is purpose-driven and community-centered.Join us in shaping a more responsive and resilient early childhoodlandscape in central Missouri!

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the coordination, management, and overall oversight of theCM-IECMH project.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive programframework that supports consistent, high-quality servicedelivery.
• Supervise and provide leadership to the CM-IECMH team to ensureeffective coordination and delivery of program services.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and cultivate sustainablepartnerships with agencies, organizations, and communitiesthroughout the service delivery area.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret program data using establishedevaluation frameworks to monitor outcomes and inform programdecision-making.
• Continuously evaluate program processes and implementimprovements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and impact.
• Ensure clear, accurate, and timely documentation of program activities, including screenings, assessments, consultation visits,training sessions, and technical assistance.
• Manage program budgets and monitor expenditures to ensureresponsible use of funds, alignment with grant requirements, andachievement of program objectives.
• Collaborate with Center staff and develop cross-programpartnerships to strengthen services, resources, and outcomes forchildren, families, and early childhood professionals.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, statemandates, and emerging trends in infant and early childhood mentalhealth and social-emotional learning, and integrate relevantpractices into program development and service delivery.

Shift

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Occasional nights and weekends to accommodate trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education,Social Work, Human Services, Psychology (clinical ordevelopmental), or other related field.

Years of Experience:

3 or more years of experience executingearly childhood initiatives and accomplishing programdeliverables.

Additional Training:

Experience with evidence-basedframeworks such as the Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, Practice Based Coaching, trauma-informed care, etc.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 annually

Grade: GGS - 010

University Title: PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPRT COOR SR

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Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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