How to hire an education coordinator

How to hire an education coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step education coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an education coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new education coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the education coordinator you need to hire. Certain education coordinator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect education coordinator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of education coordinators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Education Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Education Coordinator	Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop instructional material, coordinate its implementation with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.	$16-32
   Curriculum Developer	A curriculum developer is responsible for managing instructional materials, providing recommendations to the teachers, and making adjustments to the current student's curriculum to adhere to the highest educational standards and policies. Curriculum developers also facilitate and offer assistance for any implemented procedures... Show more	$17-37
   Curriculum Writer	Curriculum writers are professionals who are responsible for developing new academic instructional materials, lessons, and activities to be used by teachers or instructional staff from school districts, media companies, and other businesses. These writers are required to conduct professional development sessions for all staff about the design and changes in the new curriculum... Show more	$16-45

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Patients
   • Education Programs
   • Professional Development
   • Patient Care
   • Curriculum Development
   • Community Outreach
   • Class Schedules
   • Community Events
   • Training Programs
   • PowerPoint
   • BLS
   • CPR
   • Medical Education

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage visual marketing and POS operations at a high-volume retail store.Lead and train associates to help create a functioning team environment.
   • Lead and develop education and eLearning programs ensuring establish financial goals and customer satisfaction.
   • Manage an extensive caseload of residential care and home care patients, client assessments and quality assurance supervision of paraprofessional associates.
   • Educate patients and develop clinical research operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education participation, objectives, and services.
   • Intern as Pre-K teacher for morning sessions.
   • Organize all activity centers for Pre-K program.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your education coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An education coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, education coordinators' average salary in louisiana is 49% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level education coordinators 49% less than senior-level education coordinators.
   • Certifications. An education coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an education coordinator's salary.

   Average education coordinator salary

   $49,139yearly

   $23.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level education coordinator salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average education coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$67,792	$33
   2	New York	$60,191	$29
   3	Nevada	$59,191	$28
   4	Virginia	$58,528	$28
   5	Maryland	$57,063	$27
   6	Minnesota	$56,887	$27
   7	California	$56,809	$27
   8	Washington	$56,668	$27
   9	Rhode Island	$54,715	$26
   10	Missouri	$51,631	$25
   11	New Jersey	$51,347	$25
   12	Illinois	$51,180	$25
   13	Colorado	$50,638	$24
   14	Massachusetts	$50,103	$24
   15	West Virginia	$49,845	$24
   16	Pennsylvania	$46,624	$22
   17	Texas	$46,046	$22
   18	Utah	$45,999	$22
   19	Georgia	$45,377	$22
   20	Wisconsin	$45,355	$22

   Average education coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Dignity Health	$75,360	$36.23	8
   2	Mission Regional Medical Center	$71,038	$34.15	8
   3	University of Maryland Medical System	$69,004	$33.17	1
   4	Chesapeake Regional Healthcare	$68,266	$32.82
   5	Mohawk Valley Health System	$67,783	$32.59
   6	Merrimack College	$66,406	$31.93	6
   7	MediLodge of Rochester Hills	$66,319	$31.88
   8	Carilion Clinic	$65,263	$31.38
   9	Susquehanna International Group	$64,744	$31.13
   10	North Shore Country Day School	$64,728	$31.12
   11	Mercy Children's Hospital	$64,009	$30.77
   12	Swedish Hospital	$63,937	$30.74
   13	Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College	$63,591	$30.57
   14	Broadridge	$62,980	$30.28
   15	Kaiser Permanente	$62,963	$30.27	13
   16	NCH Healthcare System	$62,841	$30.21
   17	Miriam Hospital	$62,768	$30.18
   18	The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital	$62,627	$30.11	2
   19	SAC Health	$62,587	$30.09
   20	UCI Health	$62,288	$29.95	2

4. Writing an education coordinator job description

   A job description for an education coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an education coordinator job description:

   Education coordinator job description example

   The Education Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating education activities of Nationwide Children?s Hospital and its subsidiaries in collaboration with clinical, research, administrative and community partners. Responsible for project/program development, fiscal management and administrative support for assigned education activities.
   Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?
   
   The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.
   
   Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.
   
   We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.
   
   Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.
   
   Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   ? Coordinates initial and ongoing development of education programs. Recommends new programs and technology based on evaluation and needs assessment. Participates in the development of an annual plan for community education that is consistent with strategic priorities.? Collaborates with Marketing, community partners, hospital and physician leaders, coordinators and program committee to increase the visibility of Nationwide Children's Hospital?s education programs. Maintains up-to-date information on the Web.? Coordinates formative and summative evaluation of education programs. Aggregates data for trend analysis. Assists in implementation and tracking of improvements.? Manages files and databases to assure complete and accurate records. Ensures reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Maintains reporting and regulatory initiatives as assigned. ? Manages meeting planning. Recommends and administers operations and expenses for assigned cost centers. Participates in ongoing professional development activities.? Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as well as travel, as schedule dictates.Note: Regular, reliable and consistent attendance is an essential job function. Employees are expected to perform work as scheduled. Please see the physical requirements for this position listed below.
   
   Qualifications
   
   EDUCATION: College degree or equivalent experience required LICENSURE: Must have a valid Ohio driver?s license for travel as necessary.CERTIFICATIONS: For Graduate Medical Education positions only ? Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) certification is required within three years of start for candidates without a college degree.SKILLS: Proficiency in MS Office. Excellent oral and written communication. Strong command of the English language, grammar and spelling. Interdisciplinary program planning required. Data analysis and analytical thinking.EXPERIENCE: 3 ? 5 years? experience in program planning or project management. Supervisory experience is also desired. Experience in policy development and fiscal management required. Driving personal vehicle is required. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1. Drives throughout Central Ohio ? some.2. Lifts, reaches, carries, pulls and pushes educational materials up to 50 pounds ? frequently.3. Sits at computer for desk work ? constantly.4. Talks with and listens to customers concerning professional conferences ? constantly.5. Types on computer keyboard for library searches, document preparation and database management ? constantly. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

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5. Post your job

   To find education coordinators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any education coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level education coordinators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your education coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit education coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit education coordinators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new education coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the education coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new education coordinator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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