Curriculum Designer
Valencia College

Position Number:

SE1425.00000

Curriculum Designer

Staff

Full-Time

Staff Exempt

This position will be responsible for developing new and existing programs/curriculum for the Professional Continuing Education (PCE) team at Valencia College. This individual will partner with program teams on planning the development of new programs, update/revise existing curriculum, conduct extensive research to support new program development, and move programs from development to delivery while providing support to the team.

2030

Exempt

S2821P

Orlando, FL 32825 - School of Public Safety

Monday through Friday: 8 am - 5 pm

1

09/30/2024

10/11/2024

No

https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/36997

$51,386 - $57,809 per year

1. Develops online programs by creating templates on-course management system. Researches viable programs to transition delivery. Work with Technology team and other departments to create/embed videos, games, databases and other interactive online options for collaboration.

2. Regularly meets with team leaders on the direction for new programs or program revisions to assess the needs and develops a formal plan for gathering program data. Communicates the time line for new program development and program revisions.

3. Researches vendors, industry credentials, potential employers, new program curriculum and other program/sources to consistently enhance the quality of our programs. Recommends changes and improvements to current programs.

4. Manages the program development process all the way through implementation, pilot and first year delivery. Monitors the pilot of new programs and makes adjustments to program based on feedback from internal and external partners.

5. Manages and produces leader guides, participant workbooks, power points, hands on job aides and other tools to create value add for our programs. Communicates about supplies and materials needed for programs and ensures content meets brand standards.

6. Identifies certification, licensing and training requirements for new programs as well as instructor training and credentialing needed for new programs.

7. Facilitates sessions with a subject matter expert to learn what should be taught, develop program objectives, and support development of customized curriculum. Researches any simulation and hands-on methods that are recommended for teaching the content.

8. Designs/develops the storyboards for programs. Conducts a pre-write review with key stakeholders.

9. Creates efficient systems to house program information, filing structures and archives old content and special opportunities for curriculum that has not been sold.

10. Gathers feedback from Project Managers on client needs and analyzes data to make recommendations for new programs.

11. Facilitates partnerships with potential employers and industry partners for new and existing continuing education programs.

12. Facilitates the decision making process with leadership team on moving forward with new programming. Preparation would include needs analysis, content map, cost calculator, and course outline.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Not Applicable

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Business, Management, HRD, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Education or related field.

Experience in creating and designing training content for adult learners.

Experience in managing multiple projects at the same time.

Experience in organizing curriculum for a variety of programs.

Experience with researching and analyzing curriculum and instructor resources.

Experience in training, organizational development, or performance improvement.

Knowledge of workplace learning, training and development, and human performance improvement concepts.

Knowledge of adult learning principles and concepts.

Knowledge of programs, courses, curricula, and initiatives that support individual and organizational learning.

Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and prioritizing changing needs.

Ability to analyze work flow, prioritize, communicate about deadlines, solve problems, make appropriate decisions and create mutually successful solutions.

Ability to collect, organize, synthesize and present information in a meaningful manner.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, email, learning management systems, and other end-user applications.

Skilled in data collection and analysis including surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

Skilled in facilitation and training.

Skilled in oral and written communication in individual & group settings.

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.