Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator (ADM2896)

Hutchinson Community College; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Hutchinson is looking for an experienced professional to oversee curriculum and program development, faculty development, and assessment activities. This full-time administrative position requires a bachelor's degree and preferably a master's degree. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills are essential, as well as the ability to establish effective relationships with various stakeholders. The role is 12 months annual, exempt, and fringe benefit eligible.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with curriculum and program improvement preferred.
• Ability to establish effective professional relationships.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department chairs for curriculum/program development.
• Oversee the Assessment Committee and enhance course assessment activities.
• Monitor and assist with accreditation processes.
• Provide guidance to modify curricula to meet standards.
• Monitor learning outcomes and update the curriculum inventory.
• Oversee degree audit components and website alignment.
• Assist with faculty development and assessment activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Master's degree

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Assessment tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Essential

Curriculum and Program Development

• Collaborate with department chairs to meet curriculum/program development needs of their departments based on defined goals and objectives as aligned with performance data.
• Review curriculum/program development proposals with faculty for internal/state alignment and program appropriateness, prioritizing college-wide curriculum/program needs.
• Hold monthly faculty Curriculum Committee meetings, and move curricular/program agendas forward to Rep. Assembly and Board of Trustees meetings.
• Provide specific guidance and assistance (course outcomes, syllabi, assessment methodologies, etc.) as appropriate to modify and enhance established curriculum/programs to achieve desired standards that align with the Kansas Board of Regents (transfer and developmental education), and the Technical Education Authority (career/technical education/workforce development).
• Implement consistent curricular tools/formats, systems, procedures, and an ongoing plan for curriculum evaluation and revision.
• Monitor course/program learning outcomes (assessment) for consistency and recommend modifications with regard to depth/breadth of subject matter.
• Monitor both the HutchCC course inventory system and programs of study for consistent alignment with KBOR course/program database.
• Oversee the curriculum/program components in the HutchCC degree audit system and on the website.

Faculty Development

• Assist with fall/spring opening term professional development schedules/training in response to assessed needs; develop short/long term faculty development and implementation strategies.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the department chairs and the Academic Affairs unit to coordinate faculty development activities/events, workshops, publications, and materials to support teaching and learning.
• Benchmark higher education faculty development best practices including measurement processes, alternative methods of delivery, and pedagogical applications to teaching/learning improvement.

Assessment and Accreditation

• Oversee the Assessment Committee and enhance course assessment activities, including instructional strategies, student satisfaction, portfolio, and/or capstone experiences, and provide continual assistance and reminders to faculty about best practice in assessment of teaching/learning.
• Assist in data analysis/application of assessment information in a timely, productive and meaningful way for posting on the Assessment website and the Annual Assessment Report.
• Integrate assessment results into program review (including curriculum mapping) processes to assist faculty in addressing teaching goals and student learning outcomes.
• Monitor program review process with department chairs and review discipline-based accreditation reports and requirements; track status and publish results on HutchCC web.
• Integrate meaningful assessment activities and results with accreditation processes, especially those geared towards improving institutional accreditation.
• Assist with enhancing assessment and evaluation methods/tools used to evaluate student performance and curricular performance.
• Assist in preparation of materials to support strategic planning and accreditation with accountability measures (e.g., student achievement—persistence, retention, completion, instructional competence, stakeholder satisfaction, service area growth indicators) to meet criteria for institutional accreditation.

Secondary

• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with curriculum and program improvement preferred.
• Experience in the teaching/learning process and administrative expectations, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, staff, faculty, community partners, and HutchCC stakeholders in a student-centered environment.
• Excellent oral/written communication, organizational/planning, and analytic skills.
• Computer-literate with skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and related software applications.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with attention to detail and accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to participate as a team member, understand/interpret rules/regulations, and adjust to change with a positive attitude.
• Physical requirements: Visual acuity to view a computer terminal; appropriate judgment, tact, and courtesy in difficult situations; ability to understand words and respond effectively/appropriately.
• Mental requirements include ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS

The salary is commensurate with qualifications as determined by HutchCC administration. This full-time administrative staff position is 12 months annual, fringe benefit eligible, at-will, and exempt.