Statewide Professional Development Academy Coach Manager

General Summary

The Statewide Professional Development Academy (PD Academy) Coaching Manager will lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Leadership Coaching Model and other coaching‑related services delivered through the PD Academy grant, funded by the MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). This role includes working with coaches across the state, coordinating the leadership coaching system, and developing and implementing infrastructure to support that system.

The Coaching Manager is a key member of the PD Academy team at Early Education Leaders, coordinating coaching and technical assistance services within the team and collaborating with EEC and other state coaching and professional development partners.

• Lead ongoing development, improvement and high-quality implementation of the statewide Leadership Coaching Model and Manual in close alignment with EEC and its strategic efforts around Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Coordinate all aspects of coaching, coach training, and coach professional development, including outreach and recruitment, collaboration with PDCs to implement a professional development needs assessment, client-oriented services, support to programs and providers, and accurate and timely collection and management of all related program data.
• Build ongoing capacity of PDC Leadership including PDC Coordinators and Lead PDC coaches across the state in the high‑quality implementation of the coaching model and alignment with EEC strategies, systems, and policies.
• Provide and coordinate training and technical assistance to lead coaches/coaches/managers to support use of the centralized online data system.
• Lead, plan and implement statewide PD Academy Coaching Collaboratives held several times each year.
• Provide reflective supervision for PDC Lead Coaches/Coaching Managers in all regions.
• Work with PD Academy Director and EEC partners to establish strong communication with EEC licensors in establishing clear criteria for which programs will receive priority for coaching, the intensity and duration of these supports, and program readiness for engagement with technical assistance.
• Lead collaborative efforts to establish/continually improve a set of criteria with which to assess and support coaches and other professional development facilitators, ensuring consistency in quality of coaching, training, and technical assistance that is delivered.
• Evaluate coaching services across PDCs at least twice a year using criteria established in coordination with the PD Academy Director/team and EEC.
• Establish specific targets in regards to coaching benchmarks, monitor progress, and plan for continuous improvements in the coaching system to ensure it achieves desired impact.
• Collaborate with the Early Education Leaders Research Team in data collection from the coaching data system.
• Analyze and disseminate coaching data reports to EEC and PDC Leadership.
• Work collaboratively with the Early Education Leaders team, EEC, and statewide partners.

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in early care and education (ECE). Experience in ECE coaching, administration, and leadership is required.
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory and best practices for coaching fidelity, equity, and effectiveness.

• Prior experience serving as an ECE Coach, Leadership Coach, or Trainer.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in strategic planning and establishing program benchmarks and targets for continuous quality improvement and equity.
• Experience designing and delivering high‑quality ‘train‑the‑trainer’ or ‘train‑the‑coach’ professional development programs.

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Review of candidates will begin following the Final date to receive applications.

Only internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Grade: 34. This is an exempt union position. The position is grant‑funded with a current end date of June 30 2026, subject to renewal contingent on funding and university needs.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR or 617‑287‑5150.