Curriculum Development Leader

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (IN-SOCW-IUINA)

The IU School of Social Work works in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DSC) to better protect children at risk of abuse and neglect. A key to this collaboration is the creation of the Child Welfare Education and Training Partnership. The Partnership is designed to provide high quality social work education and statewide training for public child welfare employees. It provides Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) students with preparation for employment, it allows DCS employees to enroll in the School's part-time Master's of Social Work (MSW) Program, and it provides state-of-the-art training to current DCS employees

• Provides highest level of operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to define curriculum development methodologies and standards; provides direction and guidance on high priority curriculum development projects/initiatives.
• Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase curriculum development initiatives.
• Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and dismissal.
• Manages high level assignments and allocation of curriculum development resources, including negotiating and coordinating initiatives that involve staff in other departments/areas/teams; may coordinate large-scale curriculum development projects with a wide audiences in support of academic initiatives.
• Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment.
• Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry curriculum development standards, technologies, pedagogical methods, and delivery; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs.
• Works collaboratively with other curriculum development leaders across departments in recommending standards, best practices, and related policies/procedures.
• Prepares management reports and summaries for senior administration, executive, steering and advisory committees; acts as advisor to executive committees; serves on various university committees, communities of practice, and task forces related to curriculum development.
  
  

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field (preferably in Instructional Design)
  
  

Preferred

• Master's degree
  
  

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 4 years in related field
• 1 year of management experience in related field
  
  

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Builds and manages effective teams
  
  

Preferred

• Course Development Skills for Instructor Led Training
• Knowledge of Instructional Design concepts and principles
• Online teaching and learning methods with special interest in experience with Articulate products, in particular RISE and Storyline
• In depth knowledge of instructional systems and blended learning programs
• Project management skills -- able to assess, plan, and manage multiple projects at the same time for self and other
• Knowledge of general computer and training equipment and software required including but not limited to MS Office Suite, Adobe Captivate, Canvas, etc
• Knowledge of instructional design concepts and principles
  
  

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds

3901 West 86th Street

Suite 450

Indianapolis, Indiana 46268

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Sr. Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Classroom Planning

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