Curriculum Assistant I

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Curriculum Assistant to oversee, plan, develop, upload and maintain educational materials for faculty, laboratories, and lectures. You will also assist with exam preparation and manage computerized data files for exam questions.

The role requires coordinating with faculty, supporting multiple educational technologies, and contributing to curriculum delivery within a remote-friendly, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge equivalent to completing a four-year college degree (BS preferred) in Health Education, Professional Education, Science Education, or Curriculum Design.
• One to three years of related experience and knowledge of curriculum in the area of employment; proficiency with word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and update course materials and grades across multiple educational technologies and LMSs.
• Assist Exams Office with development and administration of assessments in ExamSoft/Examplify; build and upload examinations and maintain test banks.
• Communicate with faculty, students, and staff about course activities, deadlines, and instructional needs; prepare materials for meetings and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with faculty to ensure instructional spaces and materials are prepared and classroom setup is arranged.
• Participate in professional development related to educational technology and curriculum support; contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Educational technology

Project coordination

Communication

Training staff

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Health Education/Professional Education/Science Education/Curriculum Design

Tools

D2L/Brightspace

iClicker

ExamSoft/Examplify

Medtrics

Zoom/Microsoft Teams/Adobe Pro Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Curriculum Assistant will oversee, plan, develop, upload and maintain educational materials needed by faculty for laboratory and lecture demonstrations for the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position also assists with exam preparation and maintaining computerized data files for exam questions.

Core Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and update course materials and grades across multiple educational technologies and learning management systems, including Desire2Learn (D2L), Brightspace, iClicker, ExamSoft/Examplify, and Medtrics. Support faculty in preparing and organizing course content, maintaining consistency across educational platforms, and performing quality-control reviews to ensure course materials are accurate, accessible, and available to students according to established timelines.
• Assist Exams Office faculty and staff with the development and administration of assessments in ExamSoft/Examplify. Build and upload examinations; maintain and revise computerized test banks; and support established procedures. Assist with examination administration with IT support. Provide training and technical assistance to faculty and staff in the use of ExamSoft and related assessment technologies.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with faculty, students, and staff regarding course activities, schedules, deadlines, assessments, and instructional needs. Prepare materials for course and faculty meetings; provide scheduling and calendar support; assist with course-related communications; maintain records and documentation; and support other administrative activities associated with delivery of the DVM curriculum.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to ensure instructional spaces and materials are prepared appropriately and support instructional activities, including procurement and organization of materials, and classroom setup and take-down.
• Participate in professional development related to educational technology, assessment, curriculum support, and university systems. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program (BS preferred) in Health Education, Professional Education, Science Education, or Curriculum Design; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience and knowledge of curriculum in the area of employment; word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with D2L, iClicker, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Pro Suite, and Examsoft; experience in developing educational techniques such as audiovisual presentation and computerization; demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with varied constituents in a timely and professional manner; demonstrated problem solving, teamwork and adaptability to change, focus on service, and continuous learning for self-improvement. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, details, and prioritize work to meet deadlines and learn new systems quickly.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is a limited term position funded for 2 years from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

CVM.MSU.EDU

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends September 1, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.