Program Lead Curriculum Specialist

National College Of Business & Technology; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge University is seeking a Lead Curriculum Specialist to provide strategic academic leadership in developing, reviewing, and improving curricula to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals.

This role collaborates with SMEs, program champions, and instructional designers to design, revise, and evaluate curricula, maintain documentation, and mentor colleagues while delivering workshops on curriculum processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in relevant field.
• Minimum five years in curriculum development or related role.
• Proficient in LMS and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of program outcomes, curriculum sequence, learning outcomes, and alignment matrices.
• Ensure curricula are innovative, rigorous, and aligned with standards.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and workflows across multiple curriculum projects.
• Collaborate with SMEs, program champions, and the development team to design, revise, and evaluate curricula.
• Maintain curricular documentation with accuracy, version control, and compliance with institutional guidelines.
• Implement processes to align competences, learning outcomes, indicators, and assessments.
• Conduct peer reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the institutional library and support units to integrate resources.
• Mentor Curriculum Specialists and provide guidance on curriculum development and best practices.
• Deliver workshops and training on curriculum processes and standards.
• Research and implement innovative practices to enhance program quality.
• Contribute to special projects and institutional initiatives.
• Support additional curriculum-related initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education, or related field

Five years of experience in curriculum development

Learning taxonomies

Tools

LMS

MS Office

Job description

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Northbridge University - Corporate Office, San Juan, PR, US

Summary:

The Lead Curriculum Specialist provides strategic academic leadership and expertise in the development, review, and continuous improvement of institutional curricula. This role ensures that programs achieve consistency, quality, and alignment with academic models, accreditation standards, and institutional goals. The Lead Curriculum Specialist works in close collaboration with program champions (PCs), subject matter experts (SMEs), instructional designers, and other members of the academic development team. Serves as a trusted resource and mentor to colleagues, modeling best practices and guiding complex curriculum initiatives across the institution.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the development and refinement of key academic documents, including but not limited to program outcomes, curriculum sequence, learning outcomes, and alignment matrices
• Provide expertise to ensure curricula are innovative, rigorous, and aligned with institutional and accreditation standards
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and workflows across multiple curriculum development projects
• Collaborate with SMEs, program champions, and the program development team to design, revise, and evaluate curricula, ensuring documentation meets institutional standards and quality expectations
• Organize and maintain curricular documentation with accuracy, version control, and compliance with institutional guidelines
• Implement processes to ensure alignment among competences, learning outcomes, indicators, and assessments
• Conduct peer reviews and provide constructive feedback to strengthen curriculum deliverables
• Collaborate with the institutional library and support units to integrate appropriate learning resources, textbooks, and digital tools
• Serve as a mentor and resource for Curriculum Specialists, SMEs, and other team members, offering guidance on curriculum development and best practices
• Deliver workshops and training sessions on curriculum processes, academic documentation, and program development standards
• Research, recommend, and implement innovative practices and supplementary resources that enhance program quality and the student learning experiences
• Contribute to special projects and institutional initiatives that advance quality and innovation
• Support additional curriculum-related initiatives and responsibilities assigned

Education/Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in curriculum development or related role
• Demonstrated expertise in learning taxonomies, course alignment, and assessment development
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives
• Knowledge and use of information systems and technology required for the position, such as LMS and MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish

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