Research Project Coordinator, Morgridge College of Education

• Coordinating with local elementary school partners to facilitate study implementation, including scheduling, logistics, and communication with school administrators and teachers
• Supporting and supervising reading coaches and interventionists delivering small-group structured literacy instruction to students in grades 1–5.
• Developing and facilitating professional development sessions for study staff, reading coaches, and school personnel
• Organizing and managing study data, including data entry, cleaning, tracking, and maintaining data integrity across sites
• Assisting with participant recruitment, consent procedures, and ongoing communication with families
• Supporting fidelity monitoring efforts, including coordinating observations and maintaining implementation records
• Contributing to progress reports, dissemination materials, and other grant-related deliverables as needed.

• Knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction and elementary school systems, including familiarity with structured literacy principles, tiered intervention frameworks, and how research is conducted in school-based settings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships across diverse stakeholders including school administrators, teachers, families, and university personnel
• Proficiency in data management and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, with the ability to organize, track, and maintain study data accurately and efficiently
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with student data, research protocols, and school partners in compliance with FERPA and human subjects protections
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment, managing multiple concurrent responsibilities while adapting to changing school schedules and study demands

• Bachelor's degree in education, special education, psychology, speech-language pathology, or a related field
• Experience working with elementary-aged students, particularly those with or at risk for reading difficulties or learning disabilities
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities, coordinate across stakeholders, and maintain detailed records

• Master's degree or graduate coursework in special education, reading/literacy, educational psychology, or a related field
• Experience delivering structured literacy or reading intervention, such as in a tutoring, coaching, interventionist, or paraprofessional capacity
• Familiarity with educational research methods, including data collection, progress monitoring, or research protocols in school-based settings
• Experience facilitating or supporting professional development for educators or other school personnel

A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, with weekly hours typically ranging from 10 to 40 depending on the study phase and school calendar.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $25.55-$29.69.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Advertised: June 09, 2026
Applications close: July 01, 2026