Data and Evaluation Lead

Job Posting Title:

Data and Evaluation Lead

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Hiring Department:

UTeach-Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 29, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

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 53 US universities and 6,000 K–12 STEM teachers. We develop innovative K–12 coursework and teacher professional learning that strengthens STEM teacher effectiveness and engagement and preparation of K–12 students across STEM disciplines.  For more information, please visit our website https://institute.uteach.utexas.edu/

Purpose

To coordinate activities related to data management, research, and evaluation services for the UTeach Institute. This position is situated in the UTeach Expansion team but also supports other UTeach initiatives, and reports to the Assistant Director of Higher Education Initiatives.  

Responsibilities

• Web-based Applications Administration. Administer and support Qualtrics survey system for multiple projects across internal UTeach stakeholders. Administer and support Salesforce database application across various UTeach initiatives. Develop and maintain user-friendly data interfaces including reporting and data dashboards.

• Data Collection, Management, and Analyses. Clean, process, and check for accuracy incoming data from partner programs into various UTeach 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 that reflect the work of the national UTeach network. 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 data collection, analysis, and reporting activities for other initiatives of the UTeach Institute, including but not limited to K-12 Professional Development efforts.

• Evaluation and Research Support. Contribute to the design and implementation of research and 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 UTeach program implementation partners. 

• 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, data sciences, science, or related field. 

• Three years of successful, relevant work experience. 

• Strong project management, communication, data collection, database management, and analytical skills with attention to detail. 

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. 

• Familiarity and knowledge of relational database structures. 

• Experience designing a