Lead Curriculum Specialist
About The Position
The Lead Curriculum Specialist provides technical and academic leadership for curriculum design and quality assurance across the curriculum team. Reporting to the Director of Curriculum, this role works closely with the Curriculum Coordinator to ensure curricular materials meet institutional standards, program outcomes, and accreditation requirements. The Lead Curriculum Specialist mentors contractors and staff on technical best practices and supports consistency in curriculum documentation. The role serves as a technical resource and advisor on curriculum structure, alignment matrices, learning outcomes, assessments, templates, and program quality checks. It conducts quality assurance reviews of syllabi, alignment charts, and related documentation; mentors and trains Curriculum Specialists; collaborates with subject matter experts and instructional designers; and contributes technical input to SOPs, workflow tools, accreditation materials, and production planning. The position also researches curriculum development methods, maintains technical records, supports continuous-improvement reporting, and participates in meetings, professional development, and special projects.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education, or a related field.
- At least three years of experience in curriculum coordination, development, or an equivalent operational or technical support role.
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of curriculum design principles, learning taxonomies, and assessment development.
- Knowledge and use of information systems and technology required for the position.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently.
- Resource management and time management skills.
- Professionalism, respect, and cordiality in the workplace.
- Judgment to follow Northbridge University policies, rules, and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical resource for Curriculum Specialists, providing advanced guidance on curriculum structure, alignment matrices, learning outcomes, and assessments.
- Develop, maintain, and update curriculum templates, rubrics, and style guides to ensure consistency across programs and courses.
- Serve as the main technical advisor for curriculum templates, alignment matrices, and program quality checks.
- Conduct detailed quality assurance reviews of syllabi, alignment charts, and related documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Mentor and train new Curriculum Specialists on technical aspects of curriculum writing and alignment.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and instructional designers to address complex alignment or curriculum challenges.
- Provide technical input on the development of SOPs and workflow tools.
- Research and recommend methodologies, frameworks, or innovations to enhance curriculum development.
- Act as a key technical reviewer for accreditation materials related to curricular documentation.
- Support the Director and Coordinator by providing feedback on the technical feasibility of production timelines and deliverables.
- Maintain organized technical records and participate in data collection for continuous improvement and reporting.
- Participate in meetings, professional development sessions, and special projects as assigned.
- Perform other related tasks to support curriculum excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
