The University of Texas at Austin
Quest Learning and Assessment Program Coordinator
The University of Texas at Austin, Campus, Illinois, us, 60920
Overview
Job Posting Title:
Quest Learning and Assessment Program Coordinator Hiring Department:
College of Natural Sciences Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
Oct 20, 2025 Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Details
Purpose: The College of Natural Sciences is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Quest Learning and Assessment platform. Quest is a digital learning platform which assists student learning and assessment by providing instructors with tools to create learning modules, homework assignments, quizzes, reviews, and exams. Quest is a non-profit entity originally developed by UT faculty to pioneer high quality learning support for students. It combines an extensive library of over 60,000 items with a service culture for faculty and students who use the system. It is provided to the educational community to support quality STEM content for students, ranging from pre-AP through undergraduate studies. Responsibilities
Stakeholder Relations - Assist instructors in designing, creating, and implementing hybrid course content using Quest. Identify and engage with potential new users, with the goal of broadening the Quest user base. Oversee user training and documentation. Synthesize instructor and student feedback into functional specifications for upgrades and improvements to the Quest platform. Quest Content Stewardship - Curate, organize, and maintain high-quality assessment content aligned with undergraduate STEM curricula (e.g., physics, calculus, chemistry, biology, and statistics). Manage review workflows to validate content accuracy, pedagogical soundness, and alignment with learning objectives. Assist in the evaluation and integration of AI tools for item generation, tagging, and quality control. Quest Content Project Management - Identify project objectives and create project summaries. Develop project documentation, manage communication, provide status updates, and monitor and control project timelines. Obtain formal acceptance from project sponsors, review lessons learned with project team. Recruit, hire and onboard staff, assign tasks, supervise work, and assess performance. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related field with five years of relevant experience. Familiarity with undergraduate-level STEM content, especially physics, calculus (through multivariable) chemistry, biology, and statistics Excellent written communication and ability to edit technical and academic content Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in STEM-related field Strong foundation in educational assessment design and pedagogical principles Minimum 2 years of experience in academic content development, academic program coordination, or project management Proven supervisory experience, particularly in managing student employees Familiarity with AI-assisted tools for educational content generation, curriculum enhancement, or instructional design Salary Range
$70,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions
May work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation This position is based on the UT-Austin campus Occasional evenings, weekend, or holiday work may be required Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas Required Materials
Letter of interest Resume/CV Three (3) work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a current or former supervisor Important Applicant Notes
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Compliance and Policies
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about or discussed pay. However, there are restrictions on disclosing compensation information. Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal I-9 form and present acceptable documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. The university’s E-Verify participation number is 854197. For more information, please see the E-Verify materials in the posted policy. Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority, you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. This position may require access to the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services.
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Job Posting Title:
Quest Learning and Assessment Program Coordinator Hiring Department:
College of Natural Sciences Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
Oct 20, 2025 Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Details
Purpose: The College of Natural Sciences is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Quest Learning and Assessment platform. Quest is a digital learning platform which assists student learning and assessment by providing instructors with tools to create learning modules, homework assignments, quizzes, reviews, and exams. Quest is a non-profit entity originally developed by UT faculty to pioneer high quality learning support for students. It combines an extensive library of over 60,000 items with a service culture for faculty and students who use the system. It is provided to the educational community to support quality STEM content for students, ranging from pre-AP through undergraduate studies. Responsibilities
Stakeholder Relations - Assist instructors in designing, creating, and implementing hybrid course content using Quest. Identify and engage with potential new users, with the goal of broadening the Quest user base. Oversee user training and documentation. Synthesize instructor and student feedback into functional specifications for upgrades and improvements to the Quest platform. Quest Content Stewardship - Curate, organize, and maintain high-quality assessment content aligned with undergraduate STEM curricula (e.g., physics, calculus, chemistry, biology, and statistics). Manage review workflows to validate content accuracy, pedagogical soundness, and alignment with learning objectives. Assist in the evaluation and integration of AI tools for item generation, tagging, and quality control. Quest Content Project Management - Identify project objectives and create project summaries. Develop project documentation, manage communication, provide status updates, and monitor and control project timelines. Obtain formal acceptance from project sponsors, review lessons learned with project team. Recruit, hire and onboard staff, assign tasks, supervise work, and assess performance. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related field with five years of relevant experience. Familiarity with undergraduate-level STEM content, especially physics, calculus (through multivariable) chemistry, biology, and statistics Excellent written communication and ability to edit technical and academic content Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in STEM-related field Strong foundation in educational assessment design and pedagogical principles Minimum 2 years of experience in academic content development, academic program coordination, or project management Proven supervisory experience, particularly in managing student employees Familiarity with AI-assisted tools for educational content generation, curriculum enhancement, or instructional design Salary Range
$70,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions
May work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation This position is based on the UT-Austin campus Occasional evenings, weekend, or holiday work may be required Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas Required Materials
Letter of interest Resume/CV Three (3) work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a current or former supervisor Important Applicant Notes
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Compliance and Policies
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about or discussed pay. However, there are restrictions on disclosing compensation information. Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal I-9 form and present acceptable documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. The university’s E-Verify participation number is 854197. For more information, please see the E-Verify materials in the posted policy. Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority, you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. This position may require access to the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services.
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