Director, Curriculum Planning & Management

Missouri State University • Springfield, MO

403d • $88,725 - $88,725

About The Position

The Director, Curriculum Planning & Management at Missouri State University provides administrative leadership and oversight for the university's curricular functions. This role is essential for coordinating and delivering academic programs and courses, offering analysis, consultation, and project management to support academic planning. The director supervises departmental staff, develops strategic goals, and ensures effective curriculum implementation and operational oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Ten years of related professional work experience required.
• Expert knowledge of complex academic policies and procedures such as curriculum and registration required.
• Experience working with complex data systems required.
• Experience in a higher education setting required.
• Experience working with faculty and administration preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with university administrators, faculty, staff, and students required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to disseminate information regarding academic regulations effectively required.
• Ability to manage details associated with complex practices, policies, and procedures required.
• Effective collaboration and decision-making skills required.
• Prior experience as a trainer required.
• Proficiency in curriculum and school information systems and Microsoft Office Suite required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Banner, Acalog, Curriculog or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment preferred.
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with diverse cultures or backgrounds required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership and oversight for curricular functions.
• Coordinate and effectively deliver academic programs and courses.
• Offer analysis, consultation, and project management to academic areas and deans.
• Supervise departmental staff and develop goals and objectives for ongoing initiatives.
• Assist in the development of strategies for curriculum development, approval, and implementation.
• Manage curriculum implementation and curricular system administration.
• Oversee operational support for all curricula processes and procedures.
• Produce university catalogs and represent the Office of the Provost in various committees and meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree