Job Title: Evaluation Coordinator II- Postsecondary

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Pay Group:  A40 Salary Plan

Primary Purpose: Support postsecondary programs by reviewing resident eligibility, facilitating student transfers for postsecondary participation and gathering and analyzing program data to make best interest determinations.

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) with major course work in Education, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Information Technology, Business or a related field.

Three years of full-time, wage-earning experience in education, program evaluation/data analysis, statistical analysis, or criminal justince.

A Master's degree preferred.

Program evaluation, strategic planning, and experience with multiple software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets and database managers preferred.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

This position requires moderate travel including overnight stays.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Skill in the use of computers and peripheral equipment.

Knowledge in database management and query skills, and mastery of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.

Knowledge of school district organization, operations, policies and procedures. 

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Ability to work independently and interact with mulitple constituencies. 

Knowledgeable in data processing and analysis and mastery of statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS or SAS or a programming language such as SQL, Java or C++.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Develop and implement detailed process management guides to support postsecondary program efforts related to student eligibility, student transfers and analyzing program data. 

2. Coordinate postsecondary student screening, program assignment, unit transfer, and information with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Classification.

3. Serve as a Windham liaison to the Texas Higher Education in Prison Consortium (TXHEPC).

4. Provide data support to faculty and staff of TXHEPC institutions.

5. Provide training to faculty and staff of TXHEPC institutions to enable the best use of data products.

6. Develop standard reports for members of the TXHEPC to support regular assessments of Prison Education Programs (PEP) effectiveness.

7. Collaborate with Information Technology staff and Institutional Research & Effectiveness staff of TXHEPC institutions to ensure reliable data transfer.

8. Monitor and report postsecondary attendance and enrollment data.

9. Provide training and guidance to Windham and postsecondary institution staff.

10. Assist in the development of policies and procedures.

11. Assist with disaggregating postsecondary data as required.

12. Monitor, maintain, and develop postsecondary Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) processes relating to district and TDCJ missions.

13. Analyze data and assist in modification of complex electronic record systems.

14. Assist with special projects and research.

15. Maintain logical and thorough records regarding reports, data requests and documents.

16. Assist in the development of internal and external documents.

17. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Policy, reports, and Law:

18. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties. 

19. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

20. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

21. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisor Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions:

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours. Moderate travel is required.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.