System Curriculum Manager

Bryant & Stratton College • Orchard Park, NY

57d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Curriculum Manager, your primary responsibility is to oversee the comprehensive curriculum development process to ensure the delivery of rigorous curricula that meet career, academic, and College-specific standards. You will work with a team and collaborate closely with committee members, managers, and academic leadership to ensure our curriculum's continuous improvement and alignment with academic standards, institutional goals, and industry demands. Below are the key responsibilities: Manage Curriculum Development Process: Manage the comprehensive curriculum development process to ensure contributors (subject matter experts (SMEs)) develop and deliver appropriately rigorous curriculum to fulfill career, academic, and College specific standards including, but not limited to, defining and coordinating the curriculum development assignments, aligning learning outcomes to appropriate academic rigor levels and pedagogical methods, and following academic convention with program outcomes mapping to measurable course outcomes, with authentic assessments identified for student portfolio exhibits. All of the above is achieved in keeping with the College mission, vision, and college-wide academic framework and instructional philosophy. Program Assessment and Evaluation: Establish and implement processes for ongoing assessment and evaluation of academic programs and courses to measure student learning outcomes and program effectiveness. Analyze assessment data and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement areas and develop action plans to enhance curriculum quality and relevance. Responsible for ensuring program retention rates are maintained across the college. Team Leadership and Collaboration: Work collaboratively and professionally with program directors, faculty, and administration to complete new/revised program application and submission documents for multiple State Education Department/accreditation agencies approval stages. Assist in site-visit preparation as needed. Project Management and Strategic Planning: Manage multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously, ensuring that timelines and deliverables are met according to established objectives. Contribute to strategic planning initiatives by providing expertise and insights into curriculum development strategies, academic program expansion, and institutional priorities. Collaborate with academic leadership to develop long-term goals and objectives for curriculum innovation and academic excellence. Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to and uphold all operational policies and procedures outlined in official documentation, such as the College's Official Catalog and Associate Guide. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements in all curriculum development activities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Experience in curriculum development, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience with accreditation processes and standards.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and curriculum development software.
• Exceptional facilitation, written and oral communications skills, as well as demonstrated competence in maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and student success
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to forge supportive partnerships within and between departments
• Customer service orientation
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Judgment
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Resilience

Responsibilities

• Manage Curriculum Development Process: Manage the comprehensive curriculum development process to ensure contributors (subject matter experts (SMEs)) develop and deliver appropriately rigorous curriculum to fulfill career, academic, and College specific standards including, but not limited to, defining and coordinating the curriculum development assignments, aligning learning outcomes to appropriate academic rigor levels and pedagogical methods, and following academic convention with program outcomes mapping to measurable course outcomes, with authentic assessments identified for student portfolio exhibits. All of the above is achieved in keeping with the College mission, vision, and college-wide academic framework and instructional philosophy.
• Program Assessment and Evaluation: Establish and implement processes for ongoing assessment and evaluation of academic programs and courses to measure student learning outcomes and program effectiveness. Analyze assessment data and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement areas and develop action plans to enhance curriculum quality and relevance. Responsible for ensuring program retention rates are maintained across the college.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Work collaboratively and professionally with program directors, faculty, and administration to complete new/revised program application and submission documents for multiple State Education Department/accreditation agencies approval stages. Assist in site-visit preparation as needed.
• Project Management and Strategic Planning: Manage multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously, ensuring that timelines and deliverables are met according to established objectives. Contribute to strategic planning initiatives by providing expertise and insights into curriculum development strategies, academic program expansion, and institutional priorities. Collaborate with academic leadership to develop long-term goals and objectives for curriculum innovation and academic excellence.
• Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to and uphold all operational policies and procedures outlined in official documentation, such as the College's Official Catalog and Associate Guide. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements in all curriculum development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees