OELL Director of Development and Special Projects

Florida Atlantic University; Florida; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Educational scholarship

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Davie, FL seeks an OELL Director of Development and Special Projects to lead planning and execution of funded projects and special initiatives, assisting the School Leaders Program Coordinator and OELL Executive Director.

You will develop strategic directions for projects, pursue external funding, oversee FEPLN initiatives including webinars and a two‑day Convening, and manage micro credentials with Canvas, badges, and online learning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with six years of related experience or a bachelor's with eight years.
• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education, Educational Leadership, Research Methodology, or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to lead projects, develop grants, and manage independent initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to refine strategic direction for special projects.
• Develop and implement initiatives, including grants and professional learning contracts.
• Oversee FEPLN initiatives such as webinars and annual Convening.
• Develop and submit grant proposals to secure external funding.
• Lead development of micro credentials using Canvas and badges.

Skills

Project management

Grant writing

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education or Educational Leadership

Tools

Canvas

Job description

## OELL Director of Development and Special ProjectsApply: Davie: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (14 days left to apply): REQ23000**Apply now to join FAU, where tomorrow begins.** **For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit** **www.fau.edu/jobs****.** **Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.****Position Summary:**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. **Summary of 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. **FAU Benefits and Perks**If 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:* 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). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php**Minimum Qualifications:**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. Preferred 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.**Salary:**Commiserate with experience and qualifications Exempt Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP)**College or Department:**College of Education: Educational Leadership & Research Methods**Location:**Davie**Work Days and Hours:**Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM**Application Deadline:**2026-10-27**Special Instructions to Applicant:**This is a research or research-related support position. As required by Florida Statutes Section 1010.35, a Foreign Influence Screening may be required. 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 [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.