St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Director of Curriculum & Program Management

DEPARTMENT: Baccalaureate Programs SITE: Variable

SALARY SCHEDULE: Administrative & Professional GRADE: D

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for working closely with Baccalaureate Administration and the individual program(s) they are assigned to coordinate curricular aspects of the various academic programs.  The Director of Curriculum and Program Management manages assessment and other associated issues that promote or impact the success of all baccalaureate students. As such, this position must be thoroughly familiar with accrediting standards.  Travel among all campus locations is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Deans to develop and manage the academic schedule of courses for all sessions.
• Monitors enrollment and productivity for all assigned programs.
• Consults with faculty and the Dean to recommend improvements to the curriculum based data collected from various aspects of the program.
• Oversees and monitors all formal assessments (including pre-assessments) within the academic curriculum.
• Conducts information sessions to keep stakeholders informed of changes or additions.
• Manages lab fees for all courses, updating as needed.
• Coordinates the process of developing new curriculum and curriculum revisions with the Dean, SPC’s Curriculum & Instruction Committee and with accrediting entities.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Coordinates the faculty advisors and provides training.
• Ensures all program goals are being appropriately assessed and measured.
• Uses data to make decisions.
• Coordinates credentialing of all faculty members.
• Ensures C&I documents have meaningful and measureable objectives.
• Supports new program development activity: recruitment of consultants, conducting surveys, marketing and other tasks.
• Provides administrative support for various baccalaureate committees:
• Student Affairs – handbook revisions and updates; new student online orientation; student progression/action plans for success; grants for student retention/success initiatives
• Curriculum – three year review/flex access; articulation; academic round table and other QEP initiatives, textbook and syllabi
• Evaluation – prepare course and end of program surveys; primary contact for evaluation plan
• Faculty Affairs – aggregate data for faculty outcome reporting
• Evaluates faculty and student feedback, analyses data and prepares plans for program improvement

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Doctorate preferred, Master’s degree in Higher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Education, or related field considered

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years experience in curriculum development or in a related area.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Computer skills.  Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, educational policy makers, and decision makers.  Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, administrators, and the community.  Demonstrated leadership ability.

Revised: 04/2010