Research Project Coordinator, Morgridge College of Education

Research Project Coordinator, Morgridge College of Education

Job No: 498793

Work Type:
Staff Part-Time

Location:

Denver, CO

Categories:
Admin / Executive / Office Support, Research, Grants Administration

This is a non‑benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. The Teaching and Learning Sciences Department at Morgridge College of Education utilizes an integrated approach of theory and practice to drive positive change in educational lives in various settings. The Project Director will support the day‑to‑day operations of an NIH‑funded research study examining reading intervention approaches for elementary‑aged students.

The role requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, typically ranging from 10 to 40 hours depending on the study phase and school calendar, with higher demand during active implementation periods. Mileage to and from school sites is reimbursed at the federal government standard mileage rate. The position is funded through 08/31/2029 and is contingent on grant funds being appropriated.

• Coordinate with local elementary school partners to facilitate study implementation, including scheduling, logistics, and communication with school administrators and teachers.
• Support and supervise reading coaches and interventionists delivering small‑group structured literacy instruction to students in grades 1‑5.
• Develop and facilitate professional development sessions for study staff, reading coaches, and school personnel.
• Organize and manage study data, including data entry, cleaning, tracking, and maintaining data integrity across sites.
• Assist with participant recruitment, consent procedures, and ongoing communication with families.
• Support fidelity monitoring efforts, including coordinating observations and maintaining implementation records.
• Contribute to progress reports, dissemination materials, and other grant‑related deliverables as needed.

• Knowledge of evidence‑based reading instruction and elementary school systems, including familiarity with structured literacy principles, tiered intervention frameworks, and research conducted in school‑based settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships across diverse stakeholders including school administrators, teachers, families, and university personnel.
• Proficiency in data management and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, with the ability to organize, track, and maintain study data accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with student data, research protocols, and school partners in compliance with FERPA and human subjects protections.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast‑paced research environment, managing multiple concurrent responsibilities while adapting to changing school schedules and study demands.

• Bachelor's degree in education, special education, psychology, speech‑language pathology, or a related field.
• Experience working with elementary‑aged students, particularly those with or at risk for reading difficulties or learning disabilities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities, coordinate across stakeholders, and maintain detailed records.

• Master's degree or graduate coursework in special education, reading/literacy, educational psychology, or a related field.
• Experience delivering structured literacy or reading intervention, such as in a tutoring, coaching, interventionist, or paraprofessional capacity.
• Familiarity with educational research methods, including data collection, progress monitoring, or research protocols in school‑based settings.
• Experience facilitating or supporting professional development for educators or other school personnel.

A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, with weekly hours typically ranging from 10 to 40 depending on the study phase and school calendar.

The hourly…