Data Engineer Senior Coordinator

Job no: 541632
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Information Technology, Grant or Research Administration, Artificial Intelligence
**Department:**18300000 - ED-LASTINGER CENTER

Classification Title:

Application Database Admin III

Job Description:

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing a broad range of thought, skill, and experience. We believe in fostering environments where team members feel respected, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

Data Management

• Prepares data infrastructure for data science research by building out data collection and reporting infrastructure
• Plays a role in the development and design of databases and data warehouses/lakes across multiple platforms and computing environments.
• Plays a role in the development of an overall data architecture that supports the information needs of the business in a flexible but secure environment.
• Assists developers on the Center's data system to streamline and expand analysis and reporting for internal use and client reporting.
• Mentors others in the develop and design of database and warehouse applications across multiple platforms and computing environments.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.

Data Coordination

• Creates actionable high-value analysis and reporting priorities using available data in collaboration with the research, evaluation, and data teams for each Lastinger Center Product, in alignment with OKRs.
• Analyzes data requirements, application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schema(s), and then designs, develops, amends, optimizes, and certifies database schema design to meet system(s) requirements.
• Gathers, analyzes, and normalizes relevant information related to, and from business processes, functions, and operations to evaluate data credibility and determine relevance and meaning.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.

AI Development

• Collaborates with product and research teams to identify opportunities where AI can improve data processing, coordination, or reporting efficiency.
• Develops standards and best practices for prompt engineering, model output validation, and AI-assisted code/query generation to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate AI tools, models, and frameworks based on data sensitivity, performance requirements, and long-term maintainability.
• Develops backend structure to support AI tools utilized at the data layer in support of Center-wide initiatives

Other Duties as Assigned

Expected Salary:

$105,000-$120,000

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with data-intensive technologies and practices.
• Knowledge of SAS, R, Python, and SQL, or data visualization software.
• Understanding of compliance relating to disclosure laws, regulations and other requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly in multiple venues and formats with non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in large-scale education data and data from application use
• Experience with data infrastructure and data visualization
• Interest in transforming education through the application of data science
• Commitment to the responsible use of data for the benefit of society
• Proactive, precise, and persistent
• Organization and planning skills to ensure timely follow through

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is soft-funded and time-limited.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No

Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time