Education Support Coordinator

TX - Austin

29308BR

Job Description

Westat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications. Our evidence-based findings help clients in government and the private sector accelerate advancements in health, education, transportation, and social and economic policy. Our dedication to improving lives through research and our approach to projects grounded in investigative curiosity, statistical and data rigor, adaptive methods, and advanced technology are why clients find exceptional value in our work.

Job Summary
Westat is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to work part-time to support a federally funded technical assistance center serving state education agencies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. In this role you will work closely with staff at the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to support the design and implementation of sustainable systems that strengthen the Office of the Commissioner's workflow and agency operations. This is an entry-level role ideal for an individual who is interested in education systems, public service, and organizational improvement.

You will gain hand-on experience with:
* State-level education agency operations
* Process and system design to support organizational effectiveness
* Communicating and presenting work products to TEA staff and leadership

This is a part-time role to work 20 hours per week from June 2026 through September 11, 2026.
This position requires working onsite at the TEA office, located in Austin, TX, one (1) day per week. The remaining hours you will work remotely from your home office.

Job Responsibilities
* Create an updated and streamlined process for the office to use going forward related to correspondence requested and signed by the Commissioner
* Organize and standardize signed correspondence to align to new process
* Create written process documentation and materials to support TEA staff adoption of new processes
* Propose internal communications approach to support TEA staff adoption

Basic Qualifications
* High School diploma.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (e.g., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications
* Undergraduate level coursework in education, public policy, or a related field.
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to handle sensitive or official documents with discretion and professionalism
* Experience with cataloging, filing, or inventory processes
* Professional experience related to education, public affairs, or civic leadership
* Familiarity with Smartsheet or similar online project management tools

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history. Any background screening results will be evaluated through an individualized assessment based on the individual's specific record and the duties and requirements of the position.

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Employment Eligibility: This is a U.S.-based position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Westat does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) for this role. Depending on project requirements, some positions may require employees to meet specific residency criteria.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Career Area

Research

Pay Range

The hourly pay is $20.00 per hour

Bonus Eligibility

No