Director, Assessment & Curriculum

Western Governors University•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Director, Assessment & Curriculum provides leadership and vision to the ongoing design, development, and evaluation of the programs within the college. The director innovatively transforms college programs into relevant and engaging student experiences with reliable and valid competency-based assessment experiences. This position relies heavily on student engagement and performance data and student, faculty, and employer feedback to measure and monitor the effectiveness of curriculum, learning resources, and assessments and create strategies for improvement. In collaboration with the College academic leadership, peers, and other stakeholders, the Director, Assessment & Curriculum will lead continuous efforts to improve student outcomes. The director is accountable for the on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality courses and initiatives. The Director, Assessment & Curriculum provides leadership and vision to the ongoing design, development, and evaluation of the programs within the college. The director innovatively transforms college programs into relevant and engaging student experiences with reliable and valid competency-based assessment experiences. This position relies heavily on student engagement and performance data and student, faculty, and employer feedback to measure and monitor the effectiveness of curriculum, learning resources, and assessments and create strategies for improvement. In collaboration with the College academic leadership, peers, and other stakeholders, the Director, Assessment & Curriculum will lead continuous efforts to improve student outcomes. The director is accountable for the on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality courses and initiatives.

Requirements

Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities and results.
Ability to coach and develop direct reports.
Ability to use metrics and data to inform decision-making.
Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization.
Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
Ability to be an agent of change in a rapidly changing environment.
Proven ability to analyze data to identify trends and drive innovative process improvement.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
Ten (10) years of related experience, which includes five (5) years of supervising a team, developing online training and education programs, leading change management efforts, developing and cultivating partnerships, leading multiple projects, including developing and managing budgets

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a related discipline
Experience with regional or program accreditation standards in higher education

Responsibilities

Design, develop and manage curriculum programs, courses, assessments that are aligned with approved strategy and business model.
Develop and lead college curriculum and assessment methodologies.
Develop and implement new curriculum and assessment design aligned with program charter requirements.
Develop and manage a team of product owners and assessment strategists, including coaching, mentoring, professional development, provide feedback to direct reports with suggestions for improved performance.
Develop and manage budgets that supports the product development roadmap, sustainability, controls costs, and provides value to students.
Develop student and stakeholder listening strategies to identify and address unmet needs.
Communicate clearly and productively with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of student and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Ensure the new and existing competency-based curricular solutions promote student success.
Ensures new products, processes, and procedures align with department initiatives and address student needs.
Deliver timely, consistent, and accurate reports for stakeholders and executives.
Ensure new and existing competency-based assessments adhere to design and development best practices.
Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies based on data to improve student experiences.
Drive the continuous improvement of student outcomes and overall health and quality of curriculum.
Partner with college leaders to develop strategic initiatives that support innovative practices, products, technologies, and systems.
Collaborate with WGU councils, academic vice presidents, assessment staff, marketing staff, and other internal stakeholders to consistently monitor and react to market demand, workforce needs, and accreditation changes.