Assistant Director of Curriculum Services

Title: Assistant Director of Curriculum Services
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University College

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Curriculum Services serves as a key academic leader within University College overseeing the development coordination and continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction across all courses offered through the unit. This includes strategic leadership of transition courses developmental mathematics and other student success-oriented academic offerings that serve as critical touchpoints for undergraduate achievement and retention.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Enhancement the Assistant Director plays a central role in shaping the academic experience for new and continuing students by ensuring that courses are relevant research-informed inclusive and aligned with institutional goals. This position leads course scheduling faculty recruitment and support assessment efforts and curricular innovation while fostering strong collaborations with academic departments student support services and university leadership.

With a focus on equity access and student success the Assistant Director works to ensure that developmental and transitional courses serve as launching points for academic confidence and progression for ISU students.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:
-Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
-Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
-Tuition waiver benefitsavailable to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paidholiday/administrative closuresduring Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paidbenefit time

For more University Benefit information: regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed herehttps:// Rate / Pay Rate

$62500-$69500/annual

Required Qualifications

1. Masters Degree (preferred in Education College Student Personnel or related field). Transcript (may be unofficial)

2. Two (2) years of full time (or part time equivalent) work experience in higher education or a related field.

3. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines.

4. Outstanding organizational skills.

5. Demonstrated flexibility in a changing administrative model.

6. Working knowledge of office software (word spreadsheets student information systems databases etc.).

7. Knowledge of learning theory instruction and study skills methods particularly for students in transition and underrepresented populations.

8. Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to effectively make public presentations.

9. Ability and experience demonstrating the ability to work inclusively with minoritized populations of students peers and public.

10. Demonstrated experience in working with students faculty departmental staff and campus administrators as well as off-campus contacts.

11. Ability to develop and improve curricular offerings of University College.

12. Knowledge of instructional methods for and student development theory of students in transition particularly FTIC and transfer students.

13. Supervisory and/or training experience.

14. Ability to work independently and without intense supervision but also effectively contribute to a leadership team with a learner-centered and service-oriented philosophy.

15. Excellent interpersonal skills including listening and teamwork.

16. Ability to make complex decisions considering impact solve problems and communicate with those impacted.

Preferred Qualifications

1. College level teaching experience

2. Familiarity with Illinois State University and University College policies and procedures and state and federal law in particular the Ethics Standards for all employees of the State of Illinois.

Work Hours

Core work hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.

3. Move about campus in various locations as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

September 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Please fully complete the entire application including but not limited to the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put see resume in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veterans Preference points on the exam appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be emailed faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011 Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois drivers license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .