The Institute for Human Development (IHD), a University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (IHD) is an applied research and training center for human services designed to exemplify the University’s goals of engaged scholarship and community partnerships. Its functions include interdisciplinary training, applied research, community program development and information dissemination.

This position will coordinate a statewide project to strengthen and increase the early childhood workforce in Missouri. The Workforce Project Coordinator’s activities will include supporting a project team of external stakeholders and managing the project. This position will also lead and manage an internal project team, support the project director, coordinate external meetings and activities, conduct the process and outcomes evaluation, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leadership to create project goals, policies, procedures, and implementation strategies.
• Manage the project and coordinate activities to complete the scope of work.
• Monitor performance data as related to goals, objectives, and implementation fidelity, including subcontract administration and completion of scopes of work.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and guidance to staff.
• Maintain consistent and timely communication with IHD leadership.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with project partners and community stakeholders.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and making hiring recommendations for team roles.
• Collaborate to create program budgets, proposals, and subcontracts.
• Prepare reports and make presentations to stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Experience in an organization related to early childhood (birth through 3rd grade). May include direct service providers, government, higher education, school districts, or support agencies related to early childhood.
• Master’s degree in early childhood education or closely related
  field
• Experience in project coordination and management
• Experience in project design and implementation, including proposals, reporting, and
  budget creation
• Experience in supervising a team

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood best practices
• Proficiency with technology including Office 365, video conferencing, and file storage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on a leadership team to complete tasks, meet goals, and
  manage projects

Full time, benefit eligible

$63,860 - $80,000 annually commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

For best consideraton apply by December 4th, 2022

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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