Curriculum & Research Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

 

The Curriculum & Research Coordinator provides operational support and final quality assurance review for the academic programs and projects assigned to the curriculum team, while also researching opportunities to strengthen the department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and integrate technology into curriculum development processes. This role coordinates production schedules, tracks project deliverables, and supports the quality assurance of curricular documents. The Curriculum & Research Coordinator works in close collaboration with the Curriculum & Research Director, the Curriculum Specialist Team Lead, and Curriculum Specialists to ensure the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of curricular documentation, and to identify process and technology improvements for the department.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

 

• Coordinate and monitor production calendars for curriculum development and revision projects, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and deadlines.
• Perform the final quality assurance (QA) review of curricular documentation for the projects assigned prior to submission to the Curriculum & Research Director.
• Provide orientation to Program Champions (PCs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on the program, syllabus, and curricular materials development process for the projects assigned.
• Ensure contractors adhere to project schedules, documentation requirements, and technical standards for the projects assigned.
• Research and recommend improvements to the department's SOPs, workflows, and documentation practices.
• Research and recommend technology tools and platforms to improve the efficiency and quality of curriculum development processes.
• Assist in gathering, organizing, and analyzing operational data to support SOP and process-improvement initiatives.
• Maintain version control and organized storage of curricular documentation, ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements.
• Assist in developing and updating curriculum templates, rubrics, and style guides to support consistency and quality across programs.
• Prepare regular status reports and dashboards for the curriculum leadership team.
• Act as point of contact for operational and technical communication among the curriculum team, SMEs, instructional designers, and related departments.
• Participate in the documentation process for institutional and programmatic accreditation, as needed.
• Assist with on boarding and procedural training for new team members and contractors regarding workflows, documentation tools, and technical standards.
• Facilitate routine meetings to review project status, resolve workflow bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in meetings, work sessions, and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related tasks that support the efficient operation of the curriculum department.

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.

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