Quality Coach

Logo : Posting Number :

RTF00198PO25

USC Market Title :

Instructor / Training Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / titles / 156176

Business Title (Internal Title) :

Quality Coach

Campus : Columbia

Work County : Richland

College / Division : College of Education

Department :

CED Child Development Research Center

Advertised Salary Range :

$49,396 - $62,075

Location of Vacancy :

This position is home-based / remote and requires the ability to drive to various locations throughout the state.

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

Work Schedule :

Monday Friday, 8 : 30 am 5 : 00 pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position :

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

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 bachelors 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.

South Carolina Retirement :

Yes

State Insurance Programs :

Yes

Annual Leave : Yes

Sick Leave : Yes

Advertised Job Summary :

This position is part of the South Carolina Child Care Resource & Referral team, which includes statewide Instructors / Training Coordinators (Quality Coaches) who provide technical assistance and professional development to early childhood programs and collaborate with partner agencies to coordinate services.

This home-based / remote position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel to conduct on-site visits to early childhood programs and perform other job duties. This position also requires delivery of services outside of typical business hours (evenings, weekends).

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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience :

• Requires a bachelors degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and / or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure / Other Credentials :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Job Duty :

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). Travel to early childhood programs to conduct on-site technical assistance and provide 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 childcare networks and / or Communities of Practice to enhance program quality and advocacy among childcare programs.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 55

Job Duty :

Training : Conduct and develop partnerships with appropriate organizations in the community to offer training opportunities for early childhood programs, families, and / or community members. Develop training content and professional learning plans that encourage engagement in early childhood programs and include follow-up technical assistance, including traveling to conduct on-site / virtual sessions when appropriate, to help early childhood educators apply the knowledge gained in training to their programs.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 55

Job Duty :

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 Early Care and Education Partner Forums or other networking meetings, conferences, seminars, and events, to promote the services of the SC CCR&R for early childhood providers, families, and community members. This job duty requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel as needed.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 55

Job Duty :

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.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 55

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. :

No

Number of Vacancies :

Job Open Date :

08 / 29 / 2025

Job Close Date : 10 / 13 / 2025

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 October 13, 2025.

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 194165

EEO Statement :

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.