Curriculum and Program Development Specialist, Pre-Professional Programs

Plans and executes meaningful skill development and experiential learning opportunities for students that complement the core college curriculum. Recruits instructors and students, ensures value-add of offerings, and markets the programming to internal and external constituencies. Conducts systematic assessment to inform program development.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits or visa sponsorship.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

• Plans academic year offerings, including topics, time frames, and medium (in person, online, hybrid)
• Recruits instructors and develops and delivers instructor training to ensure engaging learning experiences.
• Markets opportunities (in collaboration with admissions and communications/marketing) and recruits students.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive assessment plan for the program, including formative and summative assessments of individual offerings and overall program effectiveness. This includes defining learning outcomes, selecting appropriate assessment methods, and analyzing assessment data to inform program improvement.
• Researches and makes informed decisions on credentialing options, including digital badges and certificates, aligned with industry standards and student needs.
• Operates in conjunction with a cross-departmental steering committee, and collaborates with relevant departments and administrative offices to ensure program alignment with college goals, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and manages program budget.
• Contributes ideas, input, and support to Union academic affairs initiatives, decisions, communications, and other activities with academic offering implications. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of co-curricular trends and innovations.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Experience in higher education, preferably with undergraduate-focused institutions.
• Experience with and contacts in the business community of the Capital District.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and instructional design for undergraduate learners, with a deep understanding of how students learn and how to structure meaningful, effective learning experiences across modalities (in-person, online, hybrid). Must be able to align learning outcomes with assessments and design competency-based learning experiences, including skills mapping, to support student success.
• Experience in designing and delivering instructor training on effective teaching practices across modalities, including active learning techniques, science of attention and cognitive load, assessment strategies, and other evidence-based approaches to online and residential instruction.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) and other educational technologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, budgeting, execution, and evaluation of complex projects. PMP certification or equivalent experience is a plus.
• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.
• Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of students, supervisees, and fellow staff colleagues.
• Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.
  
  

Compensation:

The expected rate for this position is $40-45 per hour

Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
  
  

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).