OELL Director of Development and Special Projects

Florida Atlantic University • Davie, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an OELL Director of Development and Special Projects to lead, assist, and support the School Leaders Program Coordinator/OELL Executive Director with planning and executing funded projects and initiatives, as well as managing special projects assigned to the Director. This role is crucial for developing and implementing initiatives aimed at improving public education, particularly for underserved populations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education, Educational Leadership, Research Methodology, or a related field.
• Ability to implement projects independently, including common administrative and clerical work.
• Proven experience in project management, research development, and grant writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with educational leadership and research in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the School Leaders Program Coordinator and OELL Executive Director to develop and refine the strategic direction for special projects.
• Play a key role in the development and implementation of initiatives, including grants, professional learning service contracts, and related goals aimed at improving public education for all students, and especially those historically underserved and systemically disadvantaged.
• Develop and execute the Florida Educator Professional Learning Network (FEPLN) initiatives of monthly webinars and an annual two-day Convening.
• Oversee the development and implementation of micro credentials that are built with Canvas support and utilize badges and certificates generated through FAU-acquired badging providers, which are designed for educational leadership and related areas of PreK-12 education.
• This includes the development of a marketplace site and support for online learning, and planning and execution of schoolteacher and leader micro credentials, AI Leadership micro credentials, OELL-developed and implemented in-person leadership professional learning, and OELL-developed asynchronous and synchronous professional learning.
• Responsible for aiding in the development and submission of grant proposals to secure external funding for various initiatives.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
• For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager