OELL Director of Development and Special Projects
Quick Summary
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans,
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Florida Atlantic University is seeking an OELL Director of Development and Special Projects - Davie, FL.
The OELL Director of Development and Special Projects is responsible for leading, assisting, and supporting 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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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.
What We Offer
~1 min readIf Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
Requirements
~1 min readPreferred Qualifications:
• 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.
Exempt Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP)
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 13, 2026
- First seen
- October 13, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 2
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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