Evaluation Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Evaluation Coordinator to support externally funded program evaluations and applied research studies within MCPER's portfolio. You will coordinate daily logistics, communicate with sites and participants, and track deliverables under the guidance of Evaluation Directors.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in education or related field, 5 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

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.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, or a related field

Job description

Purpose

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.

Job Posting Title

Evaluation Coordinator

Hiring Department

Special Education

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

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

Purpose

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

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and to provide resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.