Mentor Coaching Consultant
Mentor Coaching Consultant
Oregon State University
Department: Public Hlth/HumanSci Adm (HHS)
Appointment Type: Professional Faculty
Job Location: Various Locations
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $72,000- $83,067
Job Summary:
The Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families within the College of Health is seeking a Mentor Coaching Consultant. This is a part-time, 0.49 FTE , 12-month, professional faculty position.
The position will work with the Early Learning System Initiative (ELSI , website: https://health.oregonstate.edu/elsi) at Oregon State University (OSU ) as part of the https://health.oregonstate.edu/elsi/coaching/coaching-resources.
The incumbent will serve in two primary activities within ELSI Coaching Core. First, the incumbent will lead and manage the mentoring and reflective consultation efforts for a diverse, and multilingual group of ELSI mentor coaches. These consultation efforts will be informed by their coaching practices and competencies (i.e., https://health.oregonstate.edu/elsi/coaching/competencies/oregon) and the Mentor Coach Framework (focuses on reflective, relationship-based, culturally responsive, anti-racist and trauma-informed practices). This consultation includes 1:1 meetings with ELSI mentor coaches as well as facilitating a ELSI mentor coach community of practice, using reflective dialogue and a relationship-based approach. Second, the incumbent will support the continuous development of Oregon coach professional learning pathways. In particular, to manage and lead efforts for mentor coach pathway/endorsement and contributing to refinement and development of the coach endorsement and coaching pathways resources (e.g., Foundations of Coaching online course), in collaboration with the Coaching Core team and external partners/funders.
The position will be affiliated with the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families within OSU’s College of Health.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.
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Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
70% – Program Development and Management:
• Lead and manage the mentoring and reflective consultation efforts for ELSI mentor coaches, informed by the Oregon Coaching Competencies, ELSI Mentor Coach Framework, and Practice-Based Coaching. Consult with Core Lead(s) and ELSI leadership as needed to meet deliverables.
• Offer 1:1 meetings and whole group connections (e.g., community of practice) with ELSI mentor coaches in reflective consultation with the goal of improving their mentor coaching practice and skills (defined within the Oregon Coaching Competencies), in support of the diverse and multilingual coaches for Oregon early care and education educators.
• Lead efforts to refine the ELSI mentor coaching framework, for the Oregon Coaching pathways, and other internal documents as needed.
• Lead efforts, in collaboration with the Coaching Core Leads, ELSI leadership, and Department of Early Learning and Care in the development and refinement of the mentor coach endorsement/pathways for Oregon.
25% – Program Coordination and Communication:
• Identification of resources and learning opportunities to support growth and job-embedded professional development for mentor coaches, as informed by Oregon Coaching Competencies, ELSI Mentor Coach Framework, and Practice-Based Coaching
• Work as part of a team to track deadlines, interpret information, and respond to inquiries related to mentor coaching activities and the coaching pathways from ELSI OSU team and community partners.
• Consult with Core Lead(s) to resolve problems related to coaching, in particular mentor coaching, and prioritize issues for follow-up.
• Develop and review the need for new policies and procedures routinely.
• Assist with publications, deliverables, and reports as requested by Core Lead(s) and/or ELSI Leadership.
• This position will be required to drive a personal or university owned vehicle to deliver workshops and/or attend meetings in person on the OSU campus in Corvallis, OR.
5% – Gather and Analyze Data:
• Participate in data collection and coordinate data entry and management related to mentor coaching activities and/or coaching pathways.
• Analyze and use data to inform activities within the mentor coaching framework and coaching pathways; and/or to identify gaps in professional development for mentor coaches.
• Collect, maintain, and organize data, electronic and written files for the project as related to consultation of mentor coach activities.
What You Will Need
• Masters degree from an accredited institution in Child Development, Human Development and Family Sciences, Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience providing mentoring and/or consultation to mentor/lead coaches who coach early educators (birth-kindergarten).
• Experience using Practice-Based Coaching in practice with educators (as a coach) and/or in professional development or higher-education settings to support coaches of early educators.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with a diverse early care and education workforce, as well as faculty and clients.
• Ability to interact and communicate successfully and inclusively in English, both in writing and verbally, with a broad and diverse audience in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and cooperatively in teams, and to contribute to an inclusive team culture where all individuals feel valued and respected.
• Demonstrated skills in project organization.
• Ability to work independently in an environment with limited supervision.
What We Would Like You to Have
• Experience developing and delivering professional development workshops for diverse groups of adult learners, including communities of color and people that hold identities that have been historically underrepresented and underserved.
• Self-motivated, reflective, and high emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Experience developing professional development for coaches of early educators on the following topics: trauma-informed practices, culturally responsive coaching, reflective dialogue, and/or equity-focused practices.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
• This position will be required to travel to the OSU Campus in Corvallis, OR (or a location within that general area) approximately 2 times/year to attend in person meetings, deliver professional development in person, etc.
• This is a hybrid position for an employee who resides within the Pacific Northwest
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Jordan Moore
jordan.moore@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
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