Assistant Director

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs.

These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Employee Group/Grade AP Band P

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

This is a full time, day shift position, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings.
This position is partially grant funded. First consideration will be given to those who apply by September 4, 2026.

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40 hours per week

• Master’s degree in education, business, counseling, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience managing pre-college or college access programs serving low-income and underserved students.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs; analyze data; manage multiple priorities; and build collaborative relationships across the university and community.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage students, families, school personnel, community partners, and university stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and other technology applications, with the ability to quickly learn and utilize new software systems and databases.

WRITING SAMPLE

A sample that demonstrates strong written communication, such as a professional report, program proposal/report, or similar work product.

• Demonstrated experience managing federally and state-funded programs, including grant implementation, compliance, budget oversight, program development, staff supervision, and strategic planning.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, onboarding, supervising, and developing student personnel to support program objectives and student success initiatives.
• Ability to compile and prepare state and federal grant reports, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, solve complex problems, and collaborate effectively with university and community partners while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Familiarity with SCRIBE , Banner, and other student information and data management systems.
• Ability to develop and coordinate partnerships with K-12 school districts and community organizations.
• Experience preparing grant performance measures, analyzing data to support pre-college program goals and objectives, and using data to inform continuous program improvement.
• Ability to contribute to long-range strategic planning and program development for Pre-College Programs.

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Provide leadership and management for university-sponsored college access and readiness programs that expand educational opportunities and promote postsecondary success for pre-college students. Assists with the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of…