Senior Coordinator, Program Lead – Center Child Well

Department of Psychiatry

The Center for Child Well-Being, housed within the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Missouri School of Medicine, seeksa Senior Coordinator to lead the Central Missouri Infant and Early Childhood 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-emotional well-being of infants, young children, and their families,including developmental screenings, coaching for early childhood professionals, therapeutic interventions, and a learning consortiumto strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing among community partners.

Counties served are Boone, Audrain, Callaway, Cole,Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Randolph.

The Center for Child Well-Being drives positive change for children and families through innovative programs, collaborative community partnerships, and strategic capacity building. Guided by our mission 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!

• Lead the coordination, management, and overall oversight of theCM-IECMH project.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive programframework 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 sustainablepartnerships with agencies, organizations, and communities throughout 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 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 ensureresponsible use of funds, alignment with grant requirements, and achievement of program objectives.
• Collaborate with Center staff and develop cross-programpartnerships to strengthen services, resources, and outcomes for children, families, and early childhood professionals.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, statemandates, and emerging trends in infant and early childhood mental health and social-emotional learning, and integrate relevantpractices into program development and service delivery.

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Occasional nights and weekends to accommodate trainings.

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

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

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

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

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

Grade: GGS - 010

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Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on…