Curriculum & Assessment Facilitator

University of Waterloo•Waterloo, ON

7d•CA$67,689 - CA$84,611

About The Position

The Curriculum & Assessment Facilitator oversees activities related to the development of, and revisions to, undergraduate and graduate programs. This role supports the preparation of statements of interest and program information for university and provincial level approvals of new program development for the Faculty of Engineering. The position is critical for enrolment growth, financial sustainability, and maintaining rigorous educational standards and national accreditation status. The Facilitator manages day-to-day program development and revision, as well as special projects aligned with the Faculty's strategic plan for enrolment growth and strategic enrolment management. The role focuses on efficient process management and integration with main campus systems related to program development and revision. The Curriculum & Assessment Facilitator reports to the Dean of Engineering, takes academic direction from the Chairs and Directors through the Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning, and receives functional guidance from the Associate Vice-President, Academic.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent post-secondary education and experience.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the post-secondary sector.
Familiarity with University program development and assessment processes.
Excellent time management, organization, and communication (oral and written) skills.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (including MS Access and Project), Quest, LEARN, WCMS, SharePoint, Qualtrics, Adobe Pro.
Demonstrated skills in curriculum analysis and/or development.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to engage professionally with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to work comfortably with both in-person, online, and hybrid events.

Nice To Haves

Preference for certification in project management and/or curriculum development/assessment.
Preference for experience with cyclical reviews.

Responsibilities

Provides senior level support to the Dean of Engineering and Departments/Schools regarding curriculum management and instructional support.
Ensures curriculum information is disseminated effectively and timely among various stakeholders.
Supports the development and revision of academic degree programs, ensuring proposals move through the approval process (Faculty, Senate, and MCU).
Supports the creation, update, and approval of course proposals.
Supports Departments/Schools and Associate Deans in developing and communicating curriculum mapping, and maintains a curriculum mapping database.
Supports Departments/Schools in curriculum accreditation activities.
Updates and monitors course descriptions and other information in the Undergraduate Calendar and Course Catalog for accuracy.
Liaises with the Integrated Teaching Support Unit and other offices as necessary.
Provides senior-level support to the Dean of Engineering Office in assessment and Quality Assurance issues.
Supports the preparation for and follow-up to meetings, including organizing, scheduling, and preparing agendas, minutes, and supporting materials.
Oversees all aspects of annual quality assurance and assessment processes, including surveys, data tracking, and analytics.
Provides strategic support regarding the implementation of assessment plans and continuous quality improvement cycles.
Reviews and suggests process improvements related to the Assessment Plan.
Provides project management expertise for various curriculum and assessment projects and other special projects across the Faculty of Engineering.
Creates and manages project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate methodologies and techniques.
Develops mechanisms for tracking project progress and provides regular reports to stakeholders.
Completes other duties as assigned.