Early Learning System Initiative Program Coordinator

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

The Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families in Oregon State University’s College of Health is hiring two full-time, 12-month professional faculty Program Coordinators for the Early Learning System Initiative (ELSI). The Center promotes children’s, youth’s, and families’ development and well-being through research, training, and outreach. ELSI advances Oregon’s early childhood workforce through equity-driven professional development.

The coordinator manages day-to-day operations for an individual core, including scheduling, communication, and documentation, and serves as a liaison between internal teams and statewide partners. The role contributes to designing and delivering professional learning resources and trainings, supports evaluation and reporting, and helps ensure program activities align with strategic priorities. Success requires strong organization, independent decision-making, collaboration, and commitment to equity.

The position works standard university business hours, Monday through Friday, in a typical office environment, with in-office, remote, and hybrid work as needed. Occasional evening or weekend work is required for trainings and multi-day events. In-state travel across Oregon, including occasional overnight travel, is required to attend and facilitate professional learning sessions and partner meetings. The role regularly uses standard office and virtual meeting technology. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience; the listed salary range is $66,000–$70,000. The anticipated start date is December 1, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Human Development, Education, or a related field.
• Three years of experience providing administrative support to a program or office.
• Experience in early care and education settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and workflows that improve efficiency and support cross-functional coordination.
• Experience implementing and aligning processes across multiple teams or organizations respectfully and inclusively.
• Ability to communicate successfully and inclusively, verbally and in writing, with a broad and diverse audience in a professional manner.
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively in teams and contribute to an inclusive team culture where individuals feel valued and respected.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Experience using project management tools or platforms to support team coordination.
• Demonstrated experience working in or with initiatives that support or engage communities of color and people with historically underrepresented and underserved identities.
• Ability to promote cultural competence across all constituencies.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience designing or facilitating professional development for adult learners.
• Knowledge of NAEYC standards and competencies.
• Knowledge of the Oregon Coaching Competencies.
• Spanish proficiency, written and verbal.
• Experience with statewide early learning systems or multi-agency collaboration.
• Knowledge of equity-focused practices and culturally responsive professional development.
• Understanding of Oregon’s early learning policies and quality improvement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage core activities, schedules, deliverables, and priorities while supporting implementation of initiatives with statewide partners.
• Coordinate among team members, leadership, and external partners; respond to inquiries and support collaborative efforts.
• Prepare reports, surveys, and documentation; collect, analyze, and communicate evaluation data for continuous improvement and accountability.
• Provide administrative and operational support for staff and student employees, maintaining efficient workflows and organizational systems.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings, manage team calendars, develop agendas, document decisions, and track action items through completion.
• Organize and support in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, including logistics, registration, materials, vendor coordination, participant communications, and on-site troubleshooting.
• Maintain shared resources and documentation, and edit, format, and finalize program materials for accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and timely delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level