Evaluation Coordinator Job Austin area,Texas USA,Research/Development

Job Posting

Title:

Evaluation Coordinator

Hiring Department:

Special Education

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Sep 01, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

The Project Coordinator supports the conduct of externally funded program evaluations and applied research studies within MCPER's evaluation portfolio. Working with one or more Evaluation Directors, this position coordinates the day-to-day logistics of assigned projects, including scheduling, data collection activities, communication with sites and participants, and tracking of project deliverables and timelines. Coordinators may support multiple projects but do not work across all projects in the division.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate day-to-day project logistics, including scheduling, data collection activities, and site communication.
Track project deliverables, timelines, and milestones; maintain project documentation and records.
Support data collection and data management activities in coordination with data specialists.
Communicate with project sites, participants, and stakeholders as directed.
Assist Evaluation Directors in preparing reports, presentations, and other project materials.
Engage in problem-solving activities as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, or a related field.
5 years of relevant experience.
Experience coordinating projects, research studies, or programs, including scheduling and logistics.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience coordinating education research or program evaluation projects.
Experience working with data collection instruments and data management processes.
Experience communicating with external project sites and stakeholders.

Salary Range:

Prorated rate of $32,500 - $37,500 (Full-time equivalent of $65,000 - $75,000)

Working Conditions:

Standard office and research environment. Occasional travel to project and partner sites.

Work Shift:

This position is for 20 hours a week.

Required Materials:

Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay

Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment

Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

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