Coordinator of Early Learning Center Lab & Partnerships

Job Description Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) seeks a dynamic and collaborative leader to serve as Coordinator of the Early Learning Center Lab Partnerships . This 100% grant funded position serves as the university liaison and early childhood specialist for the Great Plains YMCA Child Development Center partnership and the SWOSU Early Learning Center Lab. The Coordinator provides leadership for high-quality early childhood programming, staff development, accreditation efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives while guiding the implementation of a multi-year strategic plan for the growth and expansion of the Early Learning Center. This position connects SWOSU educator preparation programs with authentic clinical and laboratory experiences while strengthening partnerships among the university, YMCA, families, and community stakeholders. Essential Duties Responsibilities The Coordinator of Early Learning Center Lab Partnerships will: Provide leadership for the SWOSU Early Learning Center Lab and YMCA partnership. Teach Early Childhood undergraduate and/or graduate coursework as assigned. Support field experiences, practicum placements, and clinical learning opportunities. Collaborate with faculty, YMCA leadership, and community partners to promote high-quality early childhood programming and developmentally appropriate practices. Lead accreditation, quality improvement, assessment, and regulatory compliance efforts. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for staff, students, and teacher candidates. Coordinate strategic planning, facility development, classroom design, and program expansion initiatives. Support laboratory learning experiences that connect theory, practice, and research. Assist with reporting, grants, community outreach, workforce development, and partnership sustainability. Perform other duties as assigned. Terms of Employment Reports To: Director, Early Childhood Education Chair, Department of Education FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time Staff Work Calendar: Twelve-Month Position This is a 100% grant-funded position. GRANT POSITIONS are conditional upon continuation of grant funding for the project. In addition, SWOSU policy requires that all employees, whose positions are funded with grant or contract monies, must have their annual leave funded within the grant. SWOSU employees transferring into a grant funded position with SWOSU will be allowed to carry unused accrued sick leave into the grant funded position. Work Location: Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), Great Plains YMCA Child Development Center, and related community partnership sites About SWOSU Southwestern Oklahoma State University is committed to preparing highly effective educators who positively impact children, families, schools, and communities. The Department of Education values collaboration, innovation, student-centered teaching, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong partnerships with schools, early childhood programs, and community organizations across Oklahoma.