University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Project Manager - Tennessee Reading Research Center - UTK
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Project Manager - Tennessee Reading Research Center - UTK
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Job Description
We seek a Project Manager to support the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of large-scale literacy research initiatives. The Project Manager will play a central role in advancing the project’s goals by managing day‑to‑day research operations, coordinating activities across research teams and participating school or community organization sites, and supporting the development and use of web‑based instructional and educational measurement tools.
This position will oversee the monitoring of classroom implementation fidelity, coordinate training and supervision of student staff administering and scoring assessments, and support data collection workflows in collaboration with research and technical team members. The Project Manager also will ensure adherence to grant requirements, institutional policies, and district‑level procedures, contributing to accurate reporting and high‑quality research outcomes.
The position is based in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is fully supported through grant funding.
Responsibilities
Coordinate communication among internal and external team members
Support development and management of digital data collection tools and instructional technology
Analyze completion of project activities and short‑ and long‑term goals
Ensure the project deliverables are on time and within the scope of the project
Coordinate distribution of deliverables and other materials
Provide metrics, data analytics, and other regular progress reports to the Principal Investigator
In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, develop project timelines and delegate responsibilities to appropriate internal or external experts
Supervise research assistants
Coordinate meetings, hiring, and student work schedules
Coordinate project implementation activities while designing and providing educational, end‑user materials in a digital environment as well as ongoing support to the project team
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Design end‑user literacy instructional and assessment tools in a digital environment
Design end‑user training, utilizing principles of adult learning and online technology
Conduct team training sessions
Provide troubleshooting services for internal and external users of the digital platform
Support the operational needs of fully remote partners
Manage all reporting requirements of the project
Manage the documentation for the performance agreement with the funder
In collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project team, communicate with contractors to establish clear definitions of acceptable work and timeline for completion of deliverables
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (preferably in education, special education, or instructional technology)
3‑5 years of work experience in K‑12 education or project management of educational technology
Skills in applying project management principles, methods, and practices
Analytical skills
Ability to understand and oversee technical design and implementation of digital tools, web applications, and learning management systems
Skill in researching and analyzing complex problems and developing innovative solutions
Ability to develop and present clear, concise management reports
Skills as an effective leader
Ability to delegate responsibilities and hold others accountable
Strong organizational skills
Ability to plan, prioritize, and balance workload on concurrent projects
Ability to collaborate and consult with others
Ability to develop strong cross‑functional relationships
Excellent communication and writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree
3‑5 years of work experience in a literacy teaching (reading, English language arts, writing, ESL) position or educational research position
Experience administering educational assessments
Experience using protocols to observe and document classroom instruction
Experience designing digital educational applications
Knowledge of educational and/or literacy research
Proficient knowledge of spoken and written Spanish, French, or Arabic
Proficient knowledge of computer programming languages such as Python and JavaScript
Knowledge of university policies and procedures
Ability to develop training programs for deployment in a digital environment
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and UI/UX design
Work Location
Location: Knoxville, TN
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR11
Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 - $72,000
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before January 30, 2026.
Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References
About the Tennessee Reading Research Center The Tennessee Reading Research Center (TRRC) is conducting state‑level evaluations of literacy initiatives as well as federally funded research to identify effective literacy instructional practices and improve the determination of students’ literacy outcomes. The projects are led by Professor and Director Dr. Deborah K. Reed. The TRRC works with a dynamic team of professional and student staff as well as external collaborators from other universities, state education agencies, and school districts.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Higher Education
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Job Description
We seek a Project Manager to support the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of large-scale literacy research initiatives. The Project Manager will play a central role in advancing the project’s goals by managing day‑to‑day research operations, coordinating activities across research teams and participating school or community organization sites, and supporting the development and use of web‑based instructional and educational measurement tools.
This position will oversee the monitoring of classroom implementation fidelity, coordinate training and supervision of student staff administering and scoring assessments, and support data collection workflows in collaboration with research and technical team members. The Project Manager also will ensure adherence to grant requirements, institutional policies, and district‑level procedures, contributing to accurate reporting and high‑quality research outcomes.
The position is based in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is fully supported through grant funding.
Responsibilities
Coordinate communication among internal and external team members
Support development and management of digital data collection tools and instructional technology
Analyze completion of project activities and short‑ and long‑term goals
Ensure the project deliverables are on time and within the scope of the project
Coordinate distribution of deliverables and other materials
Provide metrics, data analytics, and other regular progress reports to the Principal Investigator
In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, develop project timelines and delegate responsibilities to appropriate internal or external experts
Supervise research assistants
Coordinate meetings, hiring, and student work schedules
Coordinate project implementation activities while designing and providing educational, end‑user materials in a digital environment as well as ongoing support to the project team
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Design end‑user literacy instructional and assessment tools in a digital environment
Design end‑user training, utilizing principles of adult learning and online technology
Conduct team training sessions
Provide troubleshooting services for internal and external users of the digital platform
Support the operational needs of fully remote partners
Manage all reporting requirements of the project
Manage the documentation for the performance agreement with the funder
In collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project team, communicate with contractors to establish clear definitions of acceptable work and timeline for completion of deliverables
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (preferably in education, special education, or instructional technology)
3‑5 years of work experience in K‑12 education or project management of educational technology
Skills in applying project management principles, methods, and practices
Analytical skills
Ability to understand and oversee technical design and implementation of digital tools, web applications, and learning management systems
Skill in researching and analyzing complex problems and developing innovative solutions
Ability to develop and present clear, concise management reports
Skills as an effective leader
Ability to delegate responsibilities and hold others accountable
Strong organizational skills
Ability to plan, prioritize, and balance workload on concurrent projects
Ability to collaborate and consult with others
Ability to develop strong cross‑functional relationships
Excellent communication and writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree
3‑5 years of work experience in a literacy teaching (reading, English language arts, writing, ESL) position or educational research position
Experience administering educational assessments
Experience using protocols to observe and document classroom instruction
Experience designing digital educational applications
Knowledge of educational and/or literacy research
Proficient knowledge of spoken and written Spanish, French, or Arabic
Proficient knowledge of computer programming languages such as Python and JavaScript
Knowledge of university policies and procedures
Ability to develop training programs for deployment in a digital environment
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and UI/UX design
Work Location
Location: Knoxville, TN
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR11
Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 - $72,000
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before January 30, 2026.
Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References
About the Tennessee Reading Research Center The Tennessee Reading Research Center (TRRC) is conducting state‑level evaluations of literacy initiatives as well as federally funded research to identify effective literacy instructional practices and improve the determination of students’ literacy outcomes. The projects are led by Professor and Director Dr. Deborah K. Reed. The TRRC works with a dynamic team of professional and student staff as well as external collaborators from other universities, state education agencies, and school districts.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Higher Education
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