Program/Project Support Coordinator II, Urban Education Research Center (UERC)

Urban Education Research Center (UERC)

School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

The Urban Education Research Center (UERC) seeks a Program/Project Support Coordinator II to assist with the coordination and management of evaluation and research projects at the center. As a UERC staff member the Program/Project Support Coordinator II will work with UERC leadership and other staff manage UERC projects and budgets, coordinate project work, and support UERC research and evaluation work. The successful applicant will have project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with UERC team members, partners, and clients.

The mission of the UERC is to create reliable, usable knowledge about education in urban areas with the goal of promoting excellent schooling and improving the lives, opportunities and communities of urban residents in the Greater Kansas City community and the nation. The center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, data-rich strategies including technical assistance and consultation and rigorous research and evaluation using a range of methodological tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor day-to-day project activities, including monitoring project costs
• Coordinate evaluation and research project activities including recruitment, data collection, and data analysis
• Support project team members to ensure timely completion of project activities and deliverables
• Communicate effectively with evaluation and research participants, partners and stakeholders
• Contribute to the effective communication of evaluation and research results to a variety of audiences
• Assist with the development of evaluation and research plans
• Support team members with evaluation and research activities, including instrument development, data collection, data preparation, data analysis, and report writing
  

NOTE: This position is entirely externally funded and contingent on continued external funding.

This position reports on-site on the UMKC Volker Campus, Monday - Friday.

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple evaluation and research projects
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related Social Science discipline
• Demonstrated experience conducting data entry, cleaning and descriptive analyses
• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to evaluation and research on urban education
• Demonstrated record of working with educators, leaders and others in the Kansas City metro area education system
  
  

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as up to $30.00 an hour.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: 9 Salary Plan # GGS
University Title: Program/Project Support Coordinator II
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Application materials must include a cover letter and updated resume / cv.

Application materials must be submitted by or before November 20, 2026.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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