Research and Evaluation Coordinator

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County


Research and Evaluation Coordinator

$11000 to $13627 Monthly

Insurance:
Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

To learn more, visit:
https://www.lacoe.edu

Online applications
must be submitted by:

05/22/2026

5:00 P.M. (Pacific)Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid Time Off:
24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking analytical and effective individuals to apply for the Research and Evaluation Coordinator position.

Under administrative direction, provides technical coordination, operational and strategic plan implementation support to LACOE department and/or divisions in the areas of research design, data collection and evaluation activities; and provides program research and evaluation support and guidance to designated school districts in Los Angeles County.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge:

• Project management and budgeting
• Measurement theory
• Sampling and research design, including longitudinal design and analysis
• Principles, techniques, and terminology of educational research and program evaluation
• Descriptive, and inferential statistical techniques, interpretation, validation, and application to measuring instructional outcomes
• Data collection systems as related to educational research and program evaluation analysis, and the development of logic models
• Data governance principles including data quality management, document of data sources, definitions, and collection methodologies
• Applicable sections of Federal laws, the California Education Code, California Code of Regulations, and policies, rules and regulations of the Los Angeles County Office of Education
• Data visualization tools such as Power BI
• Enterprise data platforms and data governance/catalog tools
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications
  
  

Competencies:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Fact Finding – Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Developing Others – Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Business Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
• Organizational Systems Thinking – Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions
• Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures
  
  

Required Education and ExperienceEducation:A bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, business administration, public administration, or a field closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Experience:Five years of experience in educational, social, or behavior research and analysis, including three years of experience in managing/directing education, evaluation, or research projects.

Additional Requirements:A master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, business administration, public administration, or in a related field is preferred. A valid California driver's license, proof of insurability, and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.

Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Selection ProcessCandidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a technical project and structured interview.

ContactFor information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Janlie Vuong atVuong_Janlie@lacoe.edu

For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

For complete application information, please go tohttps://www.lacoe.edu/pc

LACOE Personnel Commission,9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242



Additional InformationPending PC Approval: May 28, 2026

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified. For additional information on our testing procedures, please visitApplicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities.If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

This examination is authorized asOpen, open to the public.

Recruitment ID: 26-LAC300

This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.