Field Trainer/ Analyst
Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Field Trainer/ Analyst----
Hiring Department:
Special Education----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Jun 22, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
Position is responsible for assisting in Project ALIGN data collection and instructional coaching.
Purpose
Coordinate and manage research data collection activities and provide instructional support for a federally funded, multi-state education research project.
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage all data collection materials, including assessment protocols, student labels, teacher packets, surveys, and secure audio-recording equipment to support accurate and efficient data collection activities.
Collaborate with the MCPER Database Manager to develop, test, and maintain REDCap data collection systems and forms that meet project requirements and support data quality assurance processes.
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of data collection and data entry, including consent documentation, survey administration, classroom observations, audio recordings, and student assessments, ensuring data are complete, accurate, secure, and collected according to project timelines and protocols.
Generate REDCap reports and develop spreadsheets and tracking systems to support project monitoring, data management, and preliminary analyses.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with teachers, administrators, and district personnel to facilitate project implementation and coordinate research activities at participating schools.
Assist with the planning and delivery of professional development and training activities for participating teachers across multiple school sites.
Conduct classroom observations to monitor implementation of instructional practices and provide constructive feedback (i.e., coaching) to support fidelity of implementation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, special education, educational research, English, or a related field.
Five years of relevant experience.
Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience.
Experience using REDCap for data collection, management, and reporting.
Experience administering educational assessments and managing confidential or sensitive data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of FERPA, IRB procedures, and human subjects research requirements.
Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a research team, incorporate feedback, and interact professionally with school personnel and project partners.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to participating school sites throughout Texas.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in education, special education, educational psychology, educational research, English, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience supporting or conducting university-based education research projects.
Experience working with students with disabilities and/or students experiencing difficulties in reading.
Experience conducting classroom observations, instructional coaching, or professional development for educators.
Experience with research data management systems, implementation fidelity measurement, and quantitative or qualitative data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various audiences, including students, teachers, administrators, researchers, and community stakeholders.
Salary Range
$57,000 - $63,000
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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]
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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). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided 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.