GSRP Evaluation Data Collector Position: Clare-Gladwin Counties

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University in Michigan is seeking part-time Data Collectors to support a statewide preschool evaluation. Positions require 2–3 weekday mornings during September–October and April–May to conduct in-person child assessments.

Responsibilities include mandatory training, coordinating with teachers, traveling to Clare and Gladwin counties, and completing post-assessment paperwork. A background check is required prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool children.
• Available to work week-day morning hours.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to follow specific, standardized protocols.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technology.

Responsibilities

• Complete mandatory training in late August (date TBD).
• Contact teachers to arrange mutually agreed times to assess study children.
• Drive to sites in Clare and Gladwin counties.
• Complete required post-assessment paperwork.
• May perform additional tasks as assigned; pass a background check prior to hiring.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Following protocols

Reliable transportation

Job description

Department 2055 - Human Development & Child Study

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

08/24/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. 08/30/2027

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool children
• Available to work week-day morning hours
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to follow specific, standardized protocols
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn new technology

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Michigan’s state-funded Prekindergarten program, Great Start Readiness Program ( GSRP ), and Michigan’s early childhood landscape
• Prior experience conducting child assessments in early childhood classrooms

Position Purpose

The Department of Human Development and Child Studies ( HDCS ), housed in the School of Education and Human Services, invites applications for several part-time Data Collector positions to work on a statewide preschool evaluation. We are seeking applicants available for 2–3 weekday mornings during preschool classroom hours in September–October and April–May to conduct in-person child assessments. Some afternoon and/or evening availability will also be needed to complete required post-assessment paperwork.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include completing a mandatory training to be held in late August (date TBD ), contacting teachers to arrange – mutually-agreed upon times to assess study children in their classrooms, driving to sites in the counties of Clare and Gladwin, and additional tasks as assigned. Must pass a background check prior to hiring/starting.

Job Open Date

08/14/2026

Open Until Filled

No