Research Project Coordinator

Position Overview

We are seeking 1-2 full-time CW-FIT Research Project Coordinators to expand the evidence-based CW-FIT intervention to rural schools by utilizing a CW-FIT Micro-credentialing program embedded in a Rural Coaching Model. Rural Coaches will be trained by CW-FIT Trainers and will then, in turn, train and support teachers. The research project focuses on implementing the rural coaching model in K-8 Rural and Native classrooms to enhance classroom management and improve student’s academic performance. The partners in the project will include 120 schools and 480 teachers across rural Kansas, New Mexico, Nebraska, Arizona, Colorado, and Oklahoma.

The CW-FIT Research Project Coordinator will be a CW-FIT Regional trainer and will oversee efforts including recruitment, training, and conference presentations. Willingness to travel out of state and to be flexible in scheduling around school schedules are required. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and management skills as evidenced in work experience. The position is at JGCP, located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas in the Children’s Campus of Kansas City building: 444 Minnesota Ave, Suite 300, Kansas City, KS 66101.

Reimbursement for travel in addition to salary. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the background check.

Continuation is contingent on satisfactory evaluation and available funding.

This position will be a hybrid of on-site work at Juniper Gardens Children’s campus located at 444 Minnesota Ave KC KS and telework as deemed by supervisor.

Job Description

50% - Coordinate efforts with project team in accordance with the project’s proposed plan and timeline including:

• Direct one-to-one remote training of rural school coaches and teachers.
• Monitor and support participants in micro-credential program.
  
  
  

20% - Coordinate efforts with an independent evaluation team to conduct assessments including video-direct observation of classrooms and survey administration.

20% - In collaboration with principal investigators, produce reports and presentations to communicate findings and progress at both regional and national rural conferences.

10% - Travel and virtual communication with Rural Schools to meet with school district partners to recruit, coordinate, support, and monitor activities based on approved plan and timeline. Travel will involve 3-4 times a year for up to 1-week each visit. Travel will also include 1-2 conferences per year with 2-4 days of travel for each conference.

Position Requirements

• Out of state travel (travel time of 25%).
• Flexibility in scheduling around school schedules.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or social work and 1 year of experience in related field of study.
• Experience with electronic record keeping as evidenced by application materials
• Experience providing professional development to teachers as evidenced by application materials.
  
  
  

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

• Master’s degree in education or social work.
• Experience working in indigenousness schools and/or with Native American students and/or families as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience as a social worker or school psychologist implementing behavioral interventions in public schools as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience in conference presentations as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience with grant compliance including human subjects training as evidenced by application materials.
  
  
  

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required, preferred qualifications and prior experience contributing to the research at JGCP.
• Resume.
• List of three (3) professional references.
  
  
  

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date Wednesday, 4/1/2026. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

If you have questions about the position, you may email Dr. Wills at hpwills@ku.edu.

If you have questions about the application process, you may email Diana Skill at dskill@ku.edu.

Advertised Salary Range

$55,00-$69,000

Application Review Begins

Wednesday April 1, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Monday April 20, 2026