The Research Coordinator is a crucial part of the MLRC School Network Team. This Coordinator will plan and coordinate the administrative, operational, outreach and promotional activities related to the global MLRC School Network, a Research-Practice Partnership.
- The Coordinator builds systems for managing membership in this global network of over 180 schools by managing outreach and communications to inspire, excite and engage educators around the world. Coordinator will also respond to members requests and questions through the customer management portal.
- This position will create impactful communications across multiple platforms (website, email, social media, video) that help educators use research insights: for example, creating infographics, planning webinars, promoting engagement with our member portal.
- This position will work with K-12 schools globally to better meet the needs of multilingual learners.
- The Coordinator will analyze progress of the School Network by monitoring key program metrics, creating data dashboards/visualizations and identifying trends.
- The Coordinator will organize and may attend international events to work with teachers and support logistics, data gathering and networking.
- In collaboration with the School Network Director and School Network Researcher, the Coordinator will have the opportunity to develop the MLRC School Network as a Research-Practice Partnership to impact teaching practice, teacher quality, and policy - in both local and global contexts.
- The Coordinator will develop or use existing subject matter expertise (e.g., marketing, project management, research, teaching multilingual learners, the MLRC School Network activities, the schools in the School Network) to further the strategic goals of the MLRC.

• 15% Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
• 15% Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
• 15% Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
• 15% Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
• 5% Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
• 15% Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program
• 20% Coordinates communications and outreach activities for the School Network

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Required
Bachelor's Degree
BA Required; Marketing, business or education-related field preferred

REQUIRED
o Demonstrated innovation mindset and experience navigating new challenges in a fast-paced work environment
o Flexibility and collaboration skills in working with a variety of different internal and external stakeholders
o Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
o Ability to solve problems and take initiative in planning and managing complex tasks
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
o Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and social media platforms
PREFERRED
o Experience working with a network or diverse community oriented around equity
o Experience with education research, market research or applied research in another field
o Experience working with a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system and (LMS) Learning Management System
o Experience working with a variety of types of K-12 schools (public, private, charter, international)
o Familiarity with multiple languages and/or cultures and/or Experience living outside the US
Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $58,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), established in 1964, is one of the first, most productive, and largest university-based education research and development centers in the world. WCER's researchers and staff work to make teaching and learning as effective as possible for all ages and all people.
WCER's mission is to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations, impact education practice positively and foster collaborations among academic disciplines and practitioners. To this end, our center helps scholars and practitioners develop, submit, conduct, and share grant-funded education research.
At WCER, all employees share five fundamental organization values to guide the purpose and quality of our work and interactions within ourselves and our outside stakeholders. The values that the work and people of WCER strive to uphold are:
- Innovation and Excellence. Continuous improvement is a driver for excellence. We innovate and improve in our work to advance education through leading research and development.
- Equitable Education. Equitable education is essential to a healthy society. We aim to reverse imbalances and injustices in education through our work.
- Affirming and Increasing Diversity. Individual differences and group diversity inspire creative and equitable outcomes. We actively affirm and seek to increase such diversity in our center.
- Healthy Workplace. The well-being of our workplace enhances success for all. We commit to a workplace based on mutual respect and transparency
- Partnering Across Differences. Diverse backgrounds and expertise improve the quality of our work. We collaborate across disciplines, methodologies, organizations, and communities to strengthen our research and development outcomes.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit:
- A cover letter addressed to Jon Nordmeyer describing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this position
- A current resume
- A list with the contact information of at least three professional references

Becky Ohan
608-262-5158
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.

Research Program Coordinator(RE123)

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/WCER

Academic Staff-Renewable

295712-AS