Evaluation Coordinator

utaustin; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an Evaluation Coordinator in the Special Education department. The role supports externally funded program evaluations and applied research within MCPER's portfolio, coordinating day-to-day logistics, scheduling, data collection activities, and communication with sites and participants.

Working with Evaluation Directors, you will track deliverables and timelines, assist in preparing reports and presentations, and contribute to

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

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

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