Oakland GSRP Evaluation Data Collector Position

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking several part-time Data Collector positions to support a statewide preschool evaluation. The Data Collectors will conduct in-person child assessments across Oakland County, working 20–30 flexible weekday hours in April–May.

Prior to hire, candidates must complete criminal background screening, drug screening, Michigan Licensing background check with fingerprinting, and a TB test with physician’s signature. Training will occur in early April.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool children.
• Available to work weekday 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.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Complete mandatory training to be held in early April.
• Contact teachers to arrange times to assess study children in classrooms.
• Drive to sites in the Oakland County area.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Preschool experience

Weekday morning availability

Reliable transportation

Protocol adherence

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Technology willingness

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Oakland GSRP Evaluation Data Collector Position

Position Title Oakland GSRP Evaluation Data Collector Position

Department

Department 2055 - Human Development & Child Study

Position Number

Position Number X36678

Requisition No.

Requisition No. TC06214

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Salary Range/Pay Rate $26 per hour

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Temporary

Job Category

Job Category Casual /Temporary

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule PT/Temp (20-39 hours, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 20-30

Position Information

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

Employee's Effective Start Date 04/01/2026

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

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. 05/31/2026

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
• Valid driver’s license & a driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier.

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 newly funded statewide preschool evaluation. The Data Collectors will be required to work a total of 20-30 flexible weekday hours between the months of April – May (total across both months) to conduct in-person child assessments.
Prior to hire, the Oakland GSRP Evaluation Data Collector must complete criminal background screening, drug screening, the State of Michigan Licensing Background check and fingerprinting, and a TB test with physician’s signature.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include completing a mandatory training to be held in early April (date TBD ), contacting teachers to arrange a mutually-agreed upon time to assess study children in their classrooms, driving to sites in the Oakland County area, and additional tasks as assigned.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 03/02/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Position Specific Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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