Educational Development Specialist: First-Generation Student Success Initiatives

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $28 per Hour

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 12th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring an Educational Development Specialist for First-Generation Student Success Initiatives. The specialist will design and facilitate faculty development programs, collaborate with academic departments on course redesign, and provide expertise on inclusive teaching practices aimed at supporting first-generation students. This role also involves working closely with various campus partners to integrate faculty development into university-wide student success strategies.

Highlights

Develop and lead faculty professional development programs focused on first-generation student success.
Provide consultations to faculty on course design and teaching strategies tailored to first-generation students.
Collaborate with campus entities such as Enrollment, Admissions, and Academic Success Center to align initiatives.
Create online resources and toolkits promoting evidence-based teaching practices.
Design assessment tools and analyze data to measure impact of development programs on student outcomes.
Must have at least 3 years of college/university teaching experience as an instructor of record.
Requires experience in designing and facilitating professional development workshops and strong understanding of first-generation student challenges.
Proficiency with educational technology and learning management systems is necessary.
Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree or certifications in higher education, instructional design, or teaching and learning.
Part-time casual position working up to 19 hours per week with a pay rate of $28 per hour; no benefits are associated with this role.