Research Project Coordinator

Position OverviewThe Research Project Coordinator will implement a professional development (PD) intervention, the Transition Coalition Self-Study Plus (TCSS+), that is part of a federal research project. The intervention is being refined, tested and evaluated as part of this funded project with another university. The person in this position will support multiple building teams across the country through the 12-week PD intervention, problem-solve, and encourage completion by email, website, and Zoom meetings. This position will also collaborate with the research team to discuss and refine the PD model, contribute to adjustments to it and provide input on some project elements. Finally, this position will train other staff to implement the intervention.

This is an 8 hour per week position.

Job Description (70%) Guide and support school district or building level teams of practitioners through the 12-week professional development intervention using a specific process and materials, as well as an online platform.

• Onboard teams and provide orientation to facilitators.
• Facilitate weekly training and support sessions with district or school-based teams to support fidelity to the 12-week intervention framework.
• Use established protocols, instructional materials, and online tools to guide teams through each phase of the professional development cycle.
• Monitor team progress, troubleshoot implementation challenges, and provide targeted feedback to ensure successful adoption of practices.
• Document support activities and outcomes in the project’s online platform or tracking system.

(10%) Train other project staff how to guide teams through the TCSS+ 12 week professional development intervention.

(10%) Provide input on intervention content and process revisions.

(5%) Support others to implement additional elements of the project.

(5%) Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application includes the following,

Incomplete application will not be considered.

Application review begins Monday, December 8th 2025. For consideration, apply no later than Sunday, December 7th 2025. Contact Information to ApplicantsDana Lattin

dlattin@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range$26.50 - $30.25 per hour, commensurate with experienceApplication Review BeginsMonday December 8, 2025Anticipated Start DateFriday December 12, 2025 Apply to Job