Remote-Eligible Assistant Director, Curricular Initiatives

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Director for Curricular Initiatives. The role leads day-to-day operations for initiatives like First-Year Pathways, Big Ideas Courses, and On The Same Page, applying curriculum design and policy expertise to enhance undergraduate experiences.

The position advances strategic initiatives across SURF L&S, URAP, and Rose Hills Summer Scholarships, coordinating with communications and data analysts to drive outreach and assessment.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of curriculum development and design.
• Fluency with liberal arts education values and history.
• Broad knowledge of research and pedagogy.
• Expert project management for undergrad initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of general education requirements, major pathways, and academic policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for curricular and cocurricular programs campus-wide.
• Leads complex analyses to assess program outcomes and reports findings.
• Develops and implements policies, processes, and programs as needed.
• Coordinates with departments to build course clusters and manage recruitment and enrollment.

Skills

Curriculum design

Analytical skills

Survey design

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Director for Curricular Initiatives. The role leads day-to-day operations for initiatives like First-Year Pathways, Big Ideas Courses, and On The Same Page, applying curriculum design and policy expertise to enhance undergraduate experiences.

The position advances strategic initiatives across SURF L&S, URAP, and Rose Hills Summer Scholarships, coordinating with communications and data analysts to drive outreach and assessment.