Lead Curriculum Specialist

Summary:

The Lead Curriculum Specialist provides technical and academic leadership for curriculum design and quality assurance across the curriculum team. Reporting to the Director of Curriculum, the Lead Curriculum Specialist works closely with the Curriculum Coordinator to ensure all curricular materials meet institutional standards, program outcomes, and accreditation requirements. This role mentor contractors and staff on technical best practices and supports consistency in curriculum documentation.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

1. Serve as the primary technical resource for Curriculum Specialists, providing advanced guidance on curriculum structure, alignment matrices, learning outcomes, and assessments.
2. Develop, maintain, and update curriculum templates, rubrics, and style guides to ensure consistency across all programs and courses.
3. Serve as the main technical advisor for curriculum templates, alignment matrices, and program quality checks.
4. Conduct detailed quality assurance reviews of syllabi, alignment charts, and related documentation for accuracy and compliance.
5. Mentor and train new Curriculum Specialists on technical aspects of curriculum writing and alignment.
6. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and instructional designers to address complex alignment or curriculum challenges.
7. Provide input on the development of SOPs and workflow tools from a technical perspective.
8. Research and recommend new methodologies, frameworks, or innovations to enhance curriculum development.
9. Act as a key technical reviewer for accreditation materials related to curricular documentation.
10. Support the Director and Coordinator by providing feedback on the technical feasibility of production timelines and deliverables.
11. Maintain organized technical records and participate in data collection for continuous improvement and reporting.
12. Participate in meetings, professional development sessions, and special projects as assigned.
13. Perform any other related tasks to support curriculum excellence.

Education/Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in curriculum coordination, development, or an equivalent operational/technical support role.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of curriculum design principles, learning taxonomies, and assessment development.
• Knowledge and use of information systems and technology required for the position.

Competencies:

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently.
• Resource management and time management skills.
• Professionalism, respect, and cordiality in the workplace.
• Judgment to meet the policies, rules and procedures of Northbridge University.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication in Spanish and English.