CTE CURRICULUM COORDINATOR

Carl Sandburg College; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC seeks a Curriculum Development and Pathways Coordinator to oversee grant-funded curriculum initiatives within CTE programs. The role coordinates DACUM processes, curriculum mapping, and program redesign in collaboration with faculty, industry partners, and secondary schools.

You will manage proposals in curriculum systems, support work-based learning integration, and track grant activities. A bachelor’s degree and strong organizational, communication, and project coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in education, workforce development, or a related field.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, employers, and education partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for Curriculum development and improvement among faculty, partners, and industry.
• Coordinate curriculum mapping, alignment, and program redesign with adherence to policies.
• Facilitate DACUM processes and related curriculum improvement activities.
• Draft, edit, and format new and revised curriculum documentation from stakeholders.
• Utilize curriculum management systems to enter, update, and track proposals and approvals.
• Support integration of work-based learning into CTE programs.
• Coordinate employer outreach and scheduling for DACUM sessions and advisory input.
• Collaborate with secondary partners to expand dual credit pathways and early college opportunities.
• Support development of CBE foundations and credit for prior learning opportunities.
• Track progress and document grant activities and reporting.
• Perform other duties within grant parameters.

Skills

Curriculum development

Stakeholder collaboration

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Communication

Flexible schedule

Driver’s license

Diversity and equity compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Curriculum management systems

Job description

Job Description

Purpose/position code/classification/level/work relationships

• Coordinates and manages grant-funded curriculum development and pathway alignment initiatives within Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
• CTE31010
• Mid-management, Level III
• Non-exempt, non-bargaining unit
• Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education
• Principal Working Relationship: Dean of Career and Technical Education, CTE faculty and academic department staff, curriculum committee, Institutional Effectiveness staff, secondary school partners and Education for Employment (EFE) districts, industry and employer partners, workforce and economic development organizations, external contractors and grant administrators.

Primary responsibilities

1. Serve as the primary liaison for CTE curriculum development and improvement among faculty, curriculum consultants, secondary school partners, employers, and workforce organizations.
2. Coordinate curriculum mapping, alignment, and program redesign efforts, ensuring compliance with institutional curriculum policies, procedures, and approval processes.
3. Facilitate employer engagement in DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) processes and related curriculum improvement activities.
4. Draft, edit, and format new and revised curriculum documentation based on input from faculty, industry, and other stakeholders.
5. Utilize curriculum management systems to enter, update, and track curriculum proposals and approvals.
6. Support integration of work-based learning into CTE programs.
7. Support employer outreach, scheduling, and coordination for DACUM sessions and advisory input.
8. Collaborate with secondary partners to strengthen and expand dual credit pathways and early college opportunities.
9. Support development of competency-based education (CBE) foundations and identify opportunities for credit for prior learning (CPL).
10. Track progress and maintain documentation for grant activities and reporting.
11. Perform other duties as assigned within grant parameters.

Assist with:

1. Drafting new curriculum and redesigning existing curriculum
2. Identification of industry credentials and alignment opportunities.

Risk-management and loss-prevention activities

1. Maintain a working knowledge of the college’s emergency procedures and actively participate in the college risk-management program.
2. Monitor conditions, events and circumstances that present risk to the college community. Intervene and/or report as specified in the college’s risk-management plan.

Minimum necessary education, skills and experience

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Relevant professional experience in education, workforce development, training, program coordination, or a related field.
3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, employers, and education partners.
4. Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
6. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
7. Valid driver’s license.
8. Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment in accordance with applicable federal and state equal opportunity laws.

Preferred skills and experience

1. Experience with curriculum development or instructional design processes.
2. Familiarity with Career and Technical Education (CTE) or community college environments.
3. Knowledge of dual credit, competency-based education, or credit for prior learning models.
4. Experience working with grant-funded initiatives and external partners.
5. Spanish or French proficiency preferred.

Physical requirements to perform job functions

1. Basic dexterity skills (computer work, telephoning, and other office equipment).
2. General physical effort required includes sitting, bending, reaching, and some lifting (20 lbs. or less) and the ability to place a work order for anything over that limit
3. Operation of a motor vehicle as required for travel to position responsibilities.