Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the ITTI Care Project Advisor (Project Coordinator) within the Center for Child & Family Policy, you’ll be part of a mission‑driven team dedicated to improving outcomes for young children and families across North Carolina. Your lived experience, professional expertise, and commitment to equity will help shape trauma‑informed practices that strengthen the early childhood workforce and the systems that support it.
Be Bold.
In this role, you’ll use your coaching expertise and deep knowledge of early childhood development to influence meaningful, systems‑level change. Through a “coach‑the‑coach” model, you’ll support early care and education professionals as they integrate trauma‑informed approaches, reflective supervision, and wellness‑focused practices into their work with infants, toddlers, and families. Your work will help advance workforce resilience, organizational health, and high‑quality care for children under age three.
What You’ll Do:
Develop & Facilitate Training
Co‑facilitate virtual and in‑person trainings on trauma‑informed child care for diverse audiences. Contribute to curriculum development, participant registration, feedback collection, and evaluation of training outcomes and impact.
Lead Learning Communities & Engagement
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate virtual Communities of Practice and Professional Learning Communities, including Social‑Emotional Connections groups. Support in‑person engagement opportunities such as “Day Away Together” events for coaches, administrators, and participating centers.
Provide Coaching & Practice Support
Apply IECMH Consultation Competencies, Practice‑Based Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Reflective Supervision frameworks to guide coaching and training practices and support integration into program delivery.
Support Project Implementation
Collaborate with project team members to support implementation, continuous quality improvement, and expansion of ITTI Care activities. Communicate regularly regarding progress, barriers, and proposed solutions.
Document & Report Outcomes
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using established templates, procedures, and reporting requirements to support tracking and evaluation.
Outreach, Communications & Resources
Assist with public‑facing materials, project webpages, and outreach efforts. Support recruitment for learning collaborative cohorts and dissemination of project activities, findings, and recommendations.
Serve as an Advisor
Participate as an active member of the ITTI Care Advisory Group, contributing guidance, feedback, and strategic insight
What You’ll Bring
Education
Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field required, with substantial coursework or training in trauma‑informed practice and/or early childhood mental health.
Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience
At least 5 years of experience coaching and/or providing reflective supervision to early care and education coaches.
Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering coaching or Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) consultation to teachers of children under age five.
General knowledge of research methods and social science research practices, typically gained through 1 year of relevant research experience.
Preferred experience includes serving as a child care center director and/or as an early childhood mental health classroom consultant.
Skills & Attributes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships.
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusive practice.
Extensive knowledge of high‑quality infant/toddler care and developmentally appropriate practice for children under age three.
Experience with reflective supervision, motivational interviewing, and the Pyramid Model.
Familiarity with Infant & Toddler CLASS, TPITOS/TPOT, and environmental rating scales (ITERS, ECERS).
Strong skills as a trainer, presenter, and coach/technical assistant.
Endorsement in Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health and eligibility for Level 11 on the NC Early Educator Certification Scale are preferred.
Choose Duke.
Duke University is a world‑class institution committed to advancing knowledge, public service, and community impact. This part‑time role (up to 30 hours per month) offers flexibility, with work primarily conducted remotely and occasional travel for onsite training. At Duke, you’ll join a collaborative environment that values belonging, innovation, and the exchange of diverse perspectives—while contributing to work that makes a lasting difference for children, families, and communities
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and help strengthen the early childhood workforce through trauma‑informed, equity‑centered practice—Choose Duke.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.