Administrative Director, Curriculum Development & Programming - FT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Dean, the Administrative Director of Curriculum Development and Programming will be responsible for leading the development and enhancement of curriculum within the Career and Technical Education (CTE) division at Southeast Community College. This position will enhance and support student success by working closely with CTE faculty to design and refine curricula that focus on effective pedagogy, assessment strategies, and lesson scaffolding to ensure students’ progress efficiently through credit programs.

This regular full-time position will focus on creating both exploratory and skill-building experiences in Career and Technical pathways, for credit and non-credit audiences. The Administrative Director will also collaborate with non-credit and apprenticeship programs to create seamless pathways from non-credit to credit-bearing programs.

Essential Functions

Programming Development

1. Design, develop, and implement curriculum for after-school programs, focused on exposing youth to Career and Technical educational pathways.
2. Collaborate with faculty and departments across the college to identify and create non-credit to credit pathways.
3. Support faculty in redesigning existing curriculum and developing new curriculum to maintain high educational standards.
4. Assist faculty in the creation of assessments, rubrics, and resource materials to ensure consistency, quality, and effectiveness of the educational experience in Career and Technical Education programs.
5. Partner with industry experts, faculty, and the dean to develop curriculum maps for new programs at the college.

Instructor Support & Training:

1. Develop and implement training for instructors and facilitators to ensure the effective delivery of after-school and adult programs, including training “trainers” as needed.
2. Provide professional development training for faculty and staff on effective lesson planning strategies and best practices for teaching younger-aged students in exposure camps.
3. Collaborate with faculty to ensure the development and implementation of effective assessment strategies that are aligned with learning outcomes.
4. Assist virtual learning teams, associate deans, and faculty to identify and integrate new learning technologies into both non-credit and credit programs.
5. Enhance classroom environments and overall student learning experiences through the effective use of technology.

Assessment & Continuous Improvement:

1. Work with the Director of Assessment and faculty to develop and implement robust assessment strategies for CTE programs.
2. Provide support in developing action plans when assessment results indicate areas for improvement or when outcomes fall outside of desired margins.

Collaboration & Coordination:

1. Create partnerships both internally and externally that can be leveraged to promote exploratory camps across the College’s 15-county service area.
2. Collaborate with Continuing Education on the marketing and scheduling of exploratory camps throughout the year.
3. Work closely with the admissions team to track attendance and analyze the matriculation rate of students who attend events, with an eye on future enrollment in credit programs.
4. Facilitate collaboration between faculty, virtual learning teams, apprenticeship offices, and Continuing Education to identify gaps and opportunities for curriculum and program development.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Review and ensure compliance with the college’s policies and procedures on homework, lab, lecture, and hybrid course elements in collaboration with virtual learning and associate deans.
2. Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of program curriculum and delivery methods and make recommendations for improvements as necessary.

Other Duties

1. Perform other duties as assigned

Participate in Professional Development Activities

1. Participate in professional conferences and meetings; relevant local, state, or national educational activities; and maintain relationships with professional counterparts and other institutions.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Career and Technical Education, or a related field
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in curriculum development, teaching, or program management, preferably in Career and Technical Education or non-credit pathways.
3. Strong understanding of Career and Technical Education programs and pathways, including non-credit to credit transitions.

Salary

$72,108 per year

Benefits

SCC BEN Dollars – Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee’s paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College’s contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan – Group Retirement Account (GRA).

Schedule

Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour work week, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.