Director planning

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Kennesaw, GA | United States

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Job Title: Director, Curriculum Planning Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 267877 About Us Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion. Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 301

• Job Summary Provides leadership to programs to design curriculum to ensure student progression and completion by the strategic design of program requirements and alignment of program requirements to current in-demand workforce skills. This position will prepare the institution's curriculum portfolio to proactively respond to new measures being put in place by the U.S. Department of Education. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Sets strategic direction and best practices, in collaboration with the Executive Director for the design of academic programs to aid in enhancing student progression and workforce alignment.
• Assess academic programs and diagnosis challenges related to student progress, graduation, and successful employment post-graduation.
• Present institutional and workforce data to stakeholders in a concise and persuasive manner that demonstrates the key areas for curriculum development.
• Collaborate effectively with program faculty to design academic programs for student success as it relates to the reduction in curricular complexity and alignment with current workforce demand.
• Educate and persuade faculty on best practices for curriculum design and assessment.
• Work to ensure programs are strategic alignment of program student learning outcomes, USG and SACSCOC policies, and workforce skills.
• Manage curriculum revisions in preparation for university-level review
• In partnership with the Office of Economic Development and Community, engage programs and local industry partners to design intentional education pathways.
• Promote the CPL process to programs during the curriculum design process.
• Manage the review and reporting process for Credit for Prior Learning opportunities.
• May manage team members as assigned Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in education or related field Required Experience Five (5) years of experience in designing academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate level Experience in and demonstrated willingness to collaborate across academic support units and with faculty Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education Preferred Experience Experience reviewing programs for quality and alignment with outcomes Experience using job databases (e.g. Lightcast, JobsEQ, etc.) to analyze current workforce trends related to academic programs. Experience with the transfer credit process Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Strong ability to analyze complex data and develop a clear concise summary of the findings Able to use Curricular Analytics to analyze program complexity and provide recommendations for ways to influence the complexity score Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time while meeting assigned deadlines Able to develop and sustain productive, positive, and accountable interpersonal relationships Able to participate in professional organizations and remain knowledgeable about best practices for curriculum design KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of different student groups, including groups such as adult learners and first-generation students, and their needs Knowledge of Curriculog and Acalog systems for the management of curriculum data and catalog publication. SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected]. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time Background Check Standard Enhanced Education Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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