Educational Development Specialist: First-Generation Student Success Initiatives

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $28 per Hour

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring an Educational Development Specialist for the First-Generation Student Success Initiatives. The specialist will design and facilitate faculty professional development, collaborate with academic departments to redesign courses, and provide expert guidance on inclusive, evidence-based teaching practices specifically supporting first-generation students. The role involves partnering with campus units like Enrollment, Admissions, and the Academic Success Center to integrate faculty development into university-wide student success strategies.

Highlights

Design and lead faculty development programs focused on first-generation student success and inclusive teaching methods.
Provide individual and group consultations to faculty on course design and teaching strategies.
Collaborate with campus partners such as Enrollment, Admissions, and Academic Success Center to align teaching development with student retention efforts.
Create and maintain online resources and toolkits for evidence-based support of first-generation students.
Develop assessment tools and analyze data to measure impact of faculty development initiatives.
Requires at least 3 years of college or university teaching experience as an instructor of record.
Must have experience designing and facilitating professional development workshops or faculty learning communities.
Proficiency in educational technology and online learning management systems.
Compensation is $28 per hour for a part-time, casual position working up to 19 hours per week without benefits.
Preferred qualifications include advanced degree or certifications in higher education, instructional design, or related fields, plus experience in faculty development and program assessment.