Manager, Continuing Education Curriculum Strategy – Quality

Jobtailor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor invites applications for a senior leader to oversee Continuing Education non-credit curriculum design, quality assurance, governance, and ongoing improvement across 250+ courses and 50+ programs. The role guides alignment with adult learning principles, online/hybrid delivery, and institutional standards while directing outcomes mapping and assessment design.

The position requires extensive experience in curriculum development, quality assurance, and leadership of cross-functional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Adult Education, Curriculum Studies, Instructional Design, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in curriculum development, instructional design, educational quality assurance, or academic program management.
• Experience managing curriculum across multiple programs or large educational portfolios.
• Experience developing online courses and programs.
• Experience performing quality assurance reviews.
• Experience working with adult learners and continuing education.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and mapping.
• Knowledge of learning outcomes and competency-based education.
• Knowledge of assessment design and evaluation.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks.
• Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of online learning course production cycles and practices.
• Knowledge of learning analytics and educational data analysis.
• Knowledge of project management and change leadership.
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and facilitation.
• Resume and cover letter required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the design, quality, governance, and continuous improvement of Continuing Education’s non-credit curriculum portfolio.
• Develop and maintain curriculum quality standards, frameworks, policies, and processes.
• Lead quality assurance reviews and curriculum governance across 250+ courses and 50+ programs.
• Establish processes for development, revision, and retirement of non-credit programs and courses.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with adult learning principles, online learning practices, industry requirements, and University standards.
• Establish standards for program and course learning outcomes and assessment alignment.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Quality Assurance

Instructional Design

Adult Learning Theory

Program Evaluation

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Change Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Education / related field

Bachelor's degree in Education / related field

Tools

LMS (Learning Management Systems)

Curriculum Inventory Tools

Analytics Tools

Job description

• Provide strategic leadership for the design, quality, governance, and continuous improvement of Continuing Education’s non-credit curriculum portfolio
• Develop and maintain curriculum quality standards, frameworks, policies, and processes
• Lead quality assurance reviews and curriculum governance across 250+ courses and 50+ programs
• Establish processes for development, revision, and retirement of non-credit programs and courses
• Ensure curriculum aligns with adult learning principles, online learning practices, industry requirements, and University standards
• Establish standards for program and course learning outcomes and assessment alignment
• Guide authentic, workplace-relevant assessment development
• Support responsible integration of AI into curriculum, learning, and assessment practices
• Lead systematic curriculum review, renewal, refresh, and major program redesign initiatives
• Maintain curriculum inventory, documentation, tagging, and version control
• Establish instructor qualification, onboarding, and curriculum orientation standards
• Collaborate on instructor recruitment and evaluation and support effective teaching, learning, and assessment practices
• Promote academic integrity and academic quality
• Analyze learner feedback, LMS analytics, completion rates, assessment outcomes, and program performance data
• Establish curriculum quality indicators and performance measures
• Lead post-launch program reviews and quality improvement initiatives
• Establish learner engagement standards across online, hybrid, and in-person programming
• Collaborate with instructional design and learning experience teams to enhance learner experience
• Provide strategic advice on curriculum strategy, portfolio planning, and new program development
• Lead course production activities and supervise an Instructional Designer and Learning Experience Developer
• Monitor trends in adult education, workforce development, micro-credentials, and online learning
• Maintain relationships with professional associations and advisory committees
• Support accreditation, credential frameworks, and external quality reviews
• Develop and maintain a multi-year curriculum strategy aligned with Continuing Education and University priorities

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Adult Education, Curriculum Studies, Instructional Design, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or a related field is required
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or a related field
• Equivalent combinations of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in curriculum development, instructional design, educational quality assurance, or academic program management
• Experience managing curriculum across multiple programs or large educational portfolios
• Experience developing online courses and programs
• Experience performing quality assurance reviews
• Experience working with adult learners and continuing education
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex projects
• Knowledge of curriculum design and mapping
• Knowledge of learning outcomes and competency-based education
• Knowledge of assessment design and evaluation
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks
• Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge of online learning course production cycles and practices
• Knowledge of learning analytics and educational data analysis
• Knowledge of project management and change leadership
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Resume and cover letter required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development, quality assurance, and instructional design, with a strong focus on adult learning principles and online education practices. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large educational portfolios while ensuring alignment with industry standards and institutional goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Curriculum Development
• Quality Assurance Reviews
• Instructional Design
• Adult Learning Theory
• Program Evaluation Methodologies

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Assessment Design
• Learning Outcomes Mapping
• Learning Analytics
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Facilitation
• Change Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Continuing Education
• Non-Credit Programs
• Micro-Credentials
• Educational Quality Assurance
• Accreditation Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Online Learning Platforms
• Curriculum Inventory Management Tools