Education Research Coordinator

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking an Education Research Coordinator in Tallahassee to support the Founding Voices project, coordinating logistics for live and AI-powered historical interpreters and school visits.

The role involves data collection, assessment administration, and collaboration with schools, teachers, and evaluators, with occasional travel across Florida. A Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience or a higher-level combination is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of experience; or a combination of post-high-school education and experience totaling six years.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and communication among schools, teachers, and historical interpreters.
• Assist with administration and collection of pre- and post-assessments; enter and maintain assessment data confidentially.
• Help organize project-related events, training sessions, and dissemination activities; contribute to program reports and communications.
• Travel to participating schools or events throughout Florida as needed.

Skills

Coordination

Data management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Job description

Job Title: Education Research Coordinator

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 62889

Department: Institute for Governance and Civics, Office of the Provost

Responsibilities

This position will coordinate day-to-day research and implementation activities for Founding Voices, a three year project bringing early American history to life for middle school students through live and AI-powered historical interpreters.

• Coordinate scheduling and communication among schools, teachers, and historical interpreters. Facilitate school visits, ensuring smooth logistics and compliance with project timelines. Serve as a primary liaison between the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC), project evaluators, and school administrators.
• Assist with the administration and collection of pre- and post-assessments from participating students and teachers. Enter and maintain assessment data accurately and confidentially in approved systems. Support the research team with data organization, reporting, and documentation for evaluation purposes.
• Help organize project-related events, training sessions, and dissemination activities. Contribute to program reports and communications, ensuring alignment with project goals and Department of Education requirements.
• This position will involve occasional travel to participating schools or events throughout Florida.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Other Information

Established in 2023 by the Florida Legislature, the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) at Florida State University (FSU) advances the principles of liberty through research, teaching and discourse. The IGC supports a variety of initiatives that promote constitutional liberty, economic liberty, conscience liberty, and educational liberty through data-driven research, excellence in teaching, and intellectually diverse exchange. To learn more visit IGC.

Contact Info

Lila Seagle

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.