Senior Program Lead, Infant & Early Childhood Well-Being

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Center for Child Well-Being, housed within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, seeks a Senior Coordinator to lead the CM-IECMH Continuum across central Missouri. You will oversee program development, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven evaluation for a five-year federal grant launching in 2027.

You will supervise a diverse team, manage budgets, ensure high-quality service delivery, and align activities with evidence-based practices and state

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.
• Experience with evidence-based frameworks such as the Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, Practice Based Coaching, trauma-informed care, etc.
• 3+ years of experience executing early childhood initiatives and delivering program deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, management, and overall oversight of the CM-IECMH project.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive program framework that supports consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Supervise and provide leadership to the CM-IECMH team to ensure effective coordination and delivery of program services.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and cultivate sustainable partnerships with agencies, organizations, and communities throughout the service delivery area.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret program data using established evaluation frameworks to monitor outcomes and inform program decision-making.
• Continuously evaluate program processes and implement improvements 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 ensure responsible use of funds, alignment with grant requirements, and achievement of program objectives.
• Collaborate with Center staff and develop cross-program partnerships to strengthen services, resources, and outcomes for children, families, and early childhood professionals.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, state mandates, and emerging trends in infant and early childhood mental health and social-emotional learning, and integrate relevant practices into program development and service delivery.

Education

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

Job description

The Center for Child Well-Being, housed within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, seeks a Senior Coordinator to lead the CM-IECMH Continuum across central Missouri. You will oversee program development, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven evaluation for a five-year federal grant launching in 2027.

You will supervise a diverse team, manage budgets, ensure high-quality service delivery, and align activities with evidence-based practices and state