Strategic Leader, Continuing Education Curriculum & QA

Jobtailor

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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

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

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