Quality Coach
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- University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
STA00428PO23
Job Family:Academic and Professional Training and Development
Job Function:Training
USC Market Title:Instructor/Training Coordinator
Job Level:P3 - Professional
Internal Title:Quality Coach
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:College of Education
Department:CED Child Development Research Center
State Pay Band:6
Approved Starting Salary:$46,896
Advertised Salary Range:$46,896 - $52,788
Location of Vacancy:Home-based
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Work Schedule:Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Research Grant (RGP)
Basis :12 months
Job Search Category:Other Professional
About University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Diversity Statement:At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefit Eligibility Type:Research Grant (RGP)
South Carolina Retirement:Yes
State Insurance Programs:Yes
Annual Leave:Yes
Sick Leave:Yes
Advertised Job Summary:The Training and Development Director I (Quality Coach) functions as a part of the South Carolina Child Care & Resource Referral team of statewide Training & Development Directors (Quality Coaches) that provides technical assistance to parents, early childhood programs, and community partners as it relates to all the core components of the Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education grant requirements.
Technical Assistance: Collect, analyze, and use data from early childhood programs, licensing representatives, and community partners in the service delivery area to meet the diversity of early childhood settings (center-based, faith-based, school-based, home-based). Conduct on-site and virtual technical assistance to assigned counties/regions and develop quality improvement plans in partnership with early childhood programs to maintain or increase program-wide quality levels. Implement and work with child care networks and/or Communities of Practice with child care programs to increase program quality and advocacy.
Training: Conduct and develop partnerships with appropriate organizations in the community to offer training opportunities for early childhood programs, parents, and/or community members. Develop training content and professional learning plans that encourage engagement of early childhood programs and include follow-up technical assistance, including on-site/virtual when appropriate, to help early childhood educators put knowledge gained in training into practice in the program.
Consumer Awareness: Distribute brochures and resource information to community partners and local organizations regarding quality child care. Participate in agency activities including but not limited to Technical Assistance Coordination Team (TACT) or other networking meetings, conferences, seminars, and events to promote the services of the SC CCR&R for early childhood providers, parents, and community members.
Other: Assist other departments in major projects and perform other resource and referral duties as needed, including planning and implementing statewide initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned.
Master’s degree and 1 year training and development experience, or bachelor’s degree and 3 years training and development experience.
For this position, the selected applicant must obtain two approvals, both from SC Endeavors, within 12 months of employment: (1) Approval as a South Carolina Certified Trainer Credential in all areas of child development (2) Approval as a South Carolina Certified Technical Assistance Provider.
Prefer a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or a degree in education related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours documented on transcript of core coursework in Early Childhood Education. Preference will be given to applicants with experience as an employee/owner of an early childhood setting (center-based, family-based) serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Preference will also be given to applicants with experience conducting adult/parent education trainings and providing technical assistance to implement program quality standards in early childhood education setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Knowledge of or demonstrated experience in the provision of technical assistance and training to child care providers in topics that include business start-up and planning, acquiring licensing status, maintaining quality services, and resolving corrective action plans. Knowledge of SC Child Care licensing requirements and ABC standards and awareness of community services for children. Knowledge and experience in the use of tools to develop online training/courses/tutorials is preferred. Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills and computer skills that include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and web-based software applications; have the ability to lift 50 lbs.; ability to maintain reliable transportation to conduct on-site visits to early childhood programs and perform other job duties; and hold a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies:1
Job Open Date:04/06/2023
Job Close Date:07/05/2023
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 5, 2023.
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/142818
EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.
The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.
Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.
By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.
Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.
In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.
South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.
The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.
South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.
The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.
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