Director, Assessment & Curriculum- School of Education
Director, Assessment & Curriculum- School of Education
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$ 126800 - 228300
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
- 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.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in a related discipline
- Experience with regional or program accreditation standards in higher education
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel 1520% of the time.
Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
