Curriculum & Assessment Facilitator

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This position is being offered as a temporary : 12 months

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Primary Purpose

The Curriculum & Assessment Facilitator oversees activities related to the development of and revisions to undergraduate graduate programs and supports the preparation of statement of interest (internal) and program information for university and provincial level approvals of new program development for the Faculty of Engineering. Curriculum development program revisions (e.g. right-sizing) and assessment (e.g. IQAP) have been identified as strategic priorities for the Faculty of Engineering. Organized management and oversight of the curriculum development and revision process and program assessment are critical to enrolment growth financial sustainability and maintaining rigorous educational standards and national accreditation status.

The Curriculum & Assessment Facilitators scope of work includes day-to-day management of program development and revision as well as special projects critical to the long-term goals of enrolment growth and strategic enrolment management and outlined in the strategic plan. The Facilitator works toward efficient process management across all their responsibilities and integrates with main campus systems as it applies to program development and revision.

The Curriculum & Assessment Facilitator reports to the Dean of Engineering and takes academic direction in terms of the curriculum development and revision from the Chairs and Directors through the Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning. The position receives functional guidance from the Associate Vice-President Academic to facilitate campus-wide collaborations.

Key Accountabilities

Curriculum Management and Instructional Support

Curriculum

Provides senior level support to the Dean of Engineering and Departments/Schools

Has a thorough understanding of the mandate of Faculty of Engineering strategic initiatives

Ensures curriculum information is disseminated in an effective and timely manner amongst various stakeholders (program curriculum committees Teaching and Learning Champions() staff faculty students graduate studies etc.)

Supports the development and revision of academic degree programs and ensures that proposals are successfully moved through the approval process (Faculty Senate and MCU)

Supports as needed the creation update and approval of course proposals

Supports Departments/Schools and Associate Deans in developing and communicating curriculum mapping including and maintains a curriculum mapping database for the Faculty of Engineering

Supports Departments/Schools in curriculum accreditation activities

Updates and monitors course descriptions and other information published in the Undergraduate Calendar and Course Catalog to ensure accuracy

Liaise with the Integrated Teaching Support Unit and other offices as necessary

Assessment and Quality Assurance Management

Provides senior-level support to the Dean of Engineering Office in assessment and Quality Assurance issues based on a thorough understanding of assessment and quality assurance process

Supports as needed the preparation for and follow-up to meetings; organizes and schedules meetings; prepares agendas minutes and supporting material.

Supports Chairs Directors or Associate Deans as needed and 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 on an ongoing basis

Other duties as assigned

Project Management

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.

Special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education

University degree or equivalent post-secondary education and experience

Preference for certification in project management and/or curriculum development/assessment

Experience

A minimum of 5 years experience working in the post-secondary sector

Familiarity with University program development and assessment processes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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

Preference for experience with cyclical reviews

Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to engage professionally with diverse groups including faculty staff and students

Has the ability to work comfortably with both in-person online and hybrid events

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research learning teaching and community building and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity anti-racism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including applicants who identify as First Nations Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit) Black racialized a person with a disability women and/or 2SLGBTQ.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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