Curriculum Coordinator

tamus; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Curriculum Coordinator to design, develop, implement, and evaluate high-quality curricula and professional development resources for juvenile justice professionals, educators, and community stakeholders.

The role emphasizes evidence-based learning experiences, alignment with standards, and collaboration with researchers and practitioners to translate research into practical, measurable learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field; five years of related experience.
• Master's degree preferred in Education, Criminal Justice, Instructional Design, Public Policy, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design and Development - design, develop, and revise training curricula, instructional materials, facilitator guides, participant manuals, and online learning resources.
• Instructional Design - create engaging educational experiences using adult learning principles and various delivery modalities (instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, self-paced).
• Research and Content Development - produce resource guides, toolkits, policy briefs, and publications; synthesize current research and best practices.
• Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement - develop evaluation tools, analyze feedback and data to improve curriculum quality.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement - work with juvenile justice agencies, schools, and community organizations; participate in advisory groups.
• Training Support and Facilitation - pilot, implement, and train instructors on curriculum content; provide delivery support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Bloom's taxonomy

Instructional design

Adult learning

Graphic design

Multitasking

Communications

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Curriculum Coordinator

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly , if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate .

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The Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality educational and professional development curricula that support the mission of the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center. The position focuses on creating evidence-based learning experiences, training materials, and instructional resources for juvenile justice professionals, educators, youth-serving organizations, policymakers, and community stakeholders.

The Curriculum Coordinator ensures that all training and educational products reflect current research, best practices, state and federal standards, and the evolving needs of the juvenile justice workforce. This position collaborates with subject matter experts, researchers, practitioners, and community partners to translate research into engaging, practical, and measurable learning experiences.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design and Development - Design, develop, and revise training curricula, instructional materials, facilitator guides, participant manuals, and online learning resources. Develop and update annual training curricula. Create facilitator and participant training materials.
• Instructional Design - Utilize youth and adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create engaging educational experiences. Develop instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, and self-paced learning programs.
• Research and Content Development - Develop resource guides, toolkits, policy briefs, and educational publications. Review and synthesize current research literature, policy developments, and emerging best practices.
• Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement - Develop evaluation tools to assess training effectiveness and learning outcomes. Analyze participant feedback and performance data to improve curriculum quality.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement - Work closely with juvenile justice agencies, probation departments, educational institutions, and community organizations. Participate in advisory committees, planning groups, and program development teams.
• Training Support and Facilitation - Assist with pilot testing and implementation of newly developed curricula. Train instructors and facilitators on curriculum content and delivery methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
• Five years of related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of BLOOMS, instructional design models, adult learning principles, and graphic design.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Criminal Justice, Instructional Design, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience working with a state's juvenile justice department, juvenile probation departments, schools, or youth-serving organizations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, adolescent development, and evidence-based intervention programs.
• Experience developing online and blended learning courses.
• Familiarity with continuing education accreditation and certification standards.
• Experience conducting training needs assessments and program evaluations.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish).
• Understanding of juvenile justice systems, youth development, or community-based prevention programs.
• Strong research and editing skills.
• Ability to design engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Of