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Job Offer: Curriculum and Program Development Specialist, Pre-Professional:

Job description:


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Part Time
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Immediately
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Schenectady, NY 12308
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4/29/25

 

Curriculum and Program Development Specialist, Pre-Professional

Plans and executes significant skill development and experiential learning opportunities for students that complement the core college curriculum. Recruits instructors and students, ensures value-add of offerings, and markets the programming to internal and external constituencies. Conducts systematic assessment to inform program development.

this job offer is not eligible for relocation benefits or visa sponsorship.

Essential Responsibilities and tasks
   » Plans academic year offerings, including topics, time frames, and medium (in person, online, hybrid)
   » Recruits instructors and develops and delivers instructor training to ensure engaging learning practices.
   » Markets opportunities (in collaboration with admissions and communications/marketing) and recruits students.
   » Develops and implements a comprehensive assessment plan for the program, including formative and summative assessments of individual offerings and overall program effectiveness. This includes defining learning results, selecting appropriate assessment methods, and analyzing assessment data to inform program improvement.
   » Researches and makes informed decisions on credentialing options, including digital badges and certificates, aligned with industry standards and student needs.
   » Operates in conjunction with a cross-departmental steering committee, and collaborates with significant departments and administrative offices to ensure program alignment with college goals, policies, and procedures.
   » Develops and manages program budget.
   » Contributes ideas, input, and support to Union academic affairs initiatives, decisions, communications, and other activities with academic offering implications. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of co-curricular trends and innovations.

Qualifications required
   » A combination of significant education, training, certifications, and/or work practice.
   » practice in higher education, preferably with undergraduate-focused institutions.
   » practice with and contacts in the business community of the Capital District.
   » Demonstrated skills in curriculum development and instructional design for undergraduate learners, with a deep knowledge of how students lgain and how to structure significant, effective learning practices across modalities (in-person, online, hybrid). Must be able to align learning results with assessments and design competency-located learning practices, including skills mapping, to support student success.
   » practice in designing and delivering instructor training on effective teaching practices across modalities, including active learning techniques, science of attention and cognitive load, assessment strategies, and other evidence-located approaches to online and residential instruction.
   » Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) and other educational technologies.
   » Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. capability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
   » Demonstrated project management practice, including planning, budgeting, execution, and evaluation of complex projects. PMP certification or equivalent practice is a plus.
   » The capability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.
   » Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of students, supervisees, and fellow staff colleagues.
   » Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.

Compensation:

The expected rate for this job offer is$40-45 per hour

Except for functions with a set rate of pay, the wage/income of the finalist selected for this function will be set located on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, practice, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Job location: Schenectady, NY
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a prosperous candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Background Checks: In conformity with our, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation:Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Lgain more about and your.

Job location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a prosperous candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:
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Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
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Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
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Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
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Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
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Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
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Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
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income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability
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Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In conformity with our , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Lgain more about and your .

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Job Location: Schenectady, NY 12308, Other
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