Lead Evaluation Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UTeach Institute at the University of Texas at Austin seeks a leader to coordinate program evaluation, data collection and reporting across STEM education initiatives. This role guides the Data and Evaluation team and collaborates with cross-team partners to advance national and local initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in education/science, 3+ years of relevant work, strong Excel skills, and experience with data systems, surveys, and dashboards. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, mathematics, science, or related field.
• At least three years of relevant work experience.
• Strong project management, communication, data collection, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection, management, and analysis for UTeach Institute datasets.
• Oversee data and evaluation projects across programs.
• Administer Qualtrics and Salesforce systems for multiple projects.
• Develop data interfaces and dashboards for reporting.
• Collaborate across teams and support professional development activities.
• Support annual graduate tracking of employment and credentials.

Skills

Project management

Data collection

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Relational databases

Salesforce

Qualtrics

Job description

UTeach at UT Austin includes the innovative UTeach STEM teacher preparation program, a national expansion effort for that program, teacher professional development, and several local STEM education initiatives, all supporting the improvement of STEM education and the public education system overall.

The UTeach Institute serves as the hub to a vibrant national community of practice of more than 700 college and university STEM education experts at dozens of US universities and over 10,000 K-12 STEM teachers. We support institutions of higher education as they work to attract and retain STEM majors into STEM teaching careers, provide support for STEM teacher preparation programs, and develop innovative K-12 coursework and teacher professional learning that strengthens current STEM teacher effectiveness and engagement. For more information, please visit our website https://institute.uteach.utexas.edu/

Purpose:

To lead a team and coordinate activities related to program evaluation, data collection and management, and reporting for the UTeach Institute. This position also supports all other STEM Education initiatives of the UTeach Institute.

Responsibilities:

Data Collection, Management, and Analyses: Request, clean, process, and check for accuracy incoming data from constituents into various data management systems. Coordinate the development, utilization, and maintenance of this data in accordance with the needs and strategic objectives of UTeach Institute. Direct and create data management procedures in terms of procurement, security, processing, validity, and accuracy. Supervise the Data and Evaluation team and lead the team in strategic evaluation initiatives, timelines, and data collection activities. Lead annual graduate tracking project in design and implementation of processes to successfully collect annual employment and credential information for UTeach graduates nationwide. Support other data collection, analysis, and reporting activities.

Web-based Applications Administration: Administer and support Qualtrics survey system for multiple projects. Administer and support Salesforce database application. Develop and maintain user-friendly data interfaces including reporting and data dashboards.

Evaluation and Research Support: Contribute to the design and implementation of evaluation projects. Design, implement, and test quantitative and qualitative data collection protocols (i.e., surveys, interviews, focus groups) and processes to ensure accurate, systematic, and continuous collection of longitudinal data for multiple projects. Prepare Institutional Review Board study proposal submissions and maintain continuing reviews for projects across UTeach. Lead the process for the UTeach Institute of creating and maintaining Confidential Data Control Plans and Data Use Agreements with partner institutions.

Work collaboratively across teams to ensure operations and program activities are effectively executed (i.e. attend and assist with select workshops, meetings, site visits, and conferences) and adhere to The University of Texas guidelines and internal policies. Contribute to the development of a positive and productive workplace culture and provide timely information regarding data and evaluation as inquiries arise. Plan for and Attend Professional Development activities that support the strategic growth, productivity, and mission of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in education, mathematics, science, or related field. Three years of successful, relevant work experience. Strong project management, communication, data collection, and analytical skills with attention to detail. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Familiarity and knowledge of relational database structures. Experience designing and coordinating the execution of evaluation plans to support continuous improvement. Ability to lead a team and work well both independently and collaboratively across teams. Ability to meet demanding deadlines and handle competing priorities in alignment with team goals and objectives.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Earned master’s degree from an accredited university or college in education, mathematics, science, or related field. Five years of successful, relevant work experience. Experience leading a team in strategic evaluation initiatives. Experience with or knowledge of the UTeach STEM teacher preparation program and program development and expansion. Experience or strong interest in STEM Education research. Experience with or knowledge of secondary STEM teacher preparation. Experience with administration roles in Salesforce and Qualtrics. Proficiency with inferential statistics. Experience with statistical analysis software. Project management experience involving planning, logistics, data collection, outcomes, and evaluation. Experience as a technical assistance provider focused on relationship-building to improve national partner data and evaluation support services.

Working Conditions

Exposure to standard office conditions. In/out of state travel up to 10% of the time, with peak travel times during the spring and fall semesters.

Required Materials

Letter of interest

Resume/CV

List of 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be a previous supervisor

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.

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.

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