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Oakland University

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.