Department
Crown NCS Senior Coaching & Professional Learning
About the Department
As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field for more than 100 years. As part of the University of Chicago, the Crown Family School shares the University's core values and distinctive intellectual culture. Crown Family School faculty, staff and students focus on identifying solutions to complex problems through the integration of research, training, and direct community engagement. Guided by an interdisciplinary tradition, Crown Family School scholars conduct innovative research to address interconnected social challenges such as educational inequality, health disparities, crime and violence, poverty, and child and family welfare—working at multiple scales, from individual to policy-level interventions.
More than 8,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, and at governmental agencies. The Crown Family School is the home of several academic centers. These include the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, the Urban Education Institute (UEI), the Center for Health Administration Studies, the Smart Decarceration Project, and the Employment Instability, Family Well-being, and Social Policy Network (EINet). More information may be found at https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/.
The University of Chicago Crown Family School is the academic home to the Urban Education Institute (UEI), an internationally and nationally renowned institute addressing educational inequality in urban communities by conducting rigorous research, informing evidence-based policies, and implementing innovative practices to promote educational equity and excellence. At the heart of UEI’s mission is a commitment to using rigorous research evidence and authentic community engagement to transform and promote best practices and policies in education. We approach this work through an equity lens, ensuring that all components of our research and partnerships are interconnected and focused on addressing systemic inequities. These principles guide all our projects and partnerships, creating cohesive and impactful initiatives.
The Network for College Success (NCS), at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, ensures college readiness and success for all students by translating research into practice and supporting leaders to organize their schools for improvement. NCS provides professional learning and support to school and district leaders and helps them focus on what matters most for high school students. NCS supports adults within and across schools to build their capacity to lead change, improve instruction, and support student transitions in and out of high school. NCS envisions high schools that continuously cultivate collaboration, powerful learning, and a culture of high achievement to ensure postsecondary success for all students.
Job Summary
Reporting to Director of Coaching, the Senior Transformation Coach is responsible for building capacity of schools, districts, and intermediaries to drive impact in areas such as 9th-grade success, principal leadership, postsecondary success, and instructional improvement. The successful candidate is an experienced educational coach with a deep commitment to and proven success in improving the learning experiences and academic outcomes of least-served students. The Senior Transformation Coach is also skilled in mentoring other coaches to improve their practice as coaches and in maintaining ongoing two-way communication with school and district leadership and teams.
This position is grant funded. When the grant term expires, if funding continuance or additional funding isn’t identified, the position will end.
Responsibilities
Coach assigned school and/or district teams toward improvement in the Success Teams Framework for School Improvement
Represent NCS in the GRAD Partnership project
Coach GRAD Partnership intermediaries
Participate on assigned GRAD Partnership committees
Lead the development of and facilitate GRAD Partnership community of practice for middle and high school principals, district teams, intermediaries, and school-based student success teams (requires specialized knowledge in the field of secondary school education and postsecondary success)
Keep timely and accurate records of coaching services provided to assigned schools, districts, and intermediaries
Utilize a breadth of expertise in the identification and establishment of collaborative partnerships with GRAD Partnership intermediaries and assigned schools or districts
Participate in knowledge management routines to continue codifying effective practices
Conduct partnership meetings with assigned schools, districts, and intermediaries to assess and calibrate partnership expectations and celebrate successes
Collaborate with NCS staff to design and facilitate professional learning for NCS schools and districts as assigned
Represent NCS at UChicago and external facing presentations, meetings, and forums as assigned
Play a key role in program evaluation and improvement efforts
Leads the development for primary and secondary school programs. Requires specialized knowledge in the field of primary and secondary school education
Utilizes breadth of expertise in the identification and establishment of collaborative partnerships with schools
Plays a key role in program evaluation and improvement efforts
Perform other related work as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated commitment to public education and equitable outcomes for all students
A commitment to self-reflection and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
At least 3 years experience working in an organization focused on instructional improvement, 9th-grade success, postsecondary success, or principal leadership
Extensive experience designing, facilitating and refining professional learning for in-person and virtual settings
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data
Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences orally and in writing
Ability to deliver results independently and collaboratively
Prior experience working on the Network for College Success team is strongly preferred
Working Conditions
Hybrid work schedule possible, on-site at the Hyde Park campus in Chicago
Travel to external stakeholder local and national sites as needed
Application Documents
Application Deadline: 5/16/2025
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Academic Affairs
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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