Senior Director - Curriculum Texas Tech K-12

Position Description

Lubbock

Senior Director - Curriculum Texas Tech K-12

Position Description

Manages and directs the day to day operations of a research center/institute or medium sized department. Plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of the center/institute/department. Develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities.

The Senior Director of Curriculum manages the overall design, development, and continual improvement of Texas Tech K-12 online education products. This role provides leadership to ensure continuity, creativity, and accuracy in product development. The Senior Director oversees all aspects related to the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of K-12 course content and Credit by Exam courses. They set standards for scope, schedule, budget, student engagement, and learning efficacy.

Additionally, the Senior Director participates in the school's overall planning, prioritization, and evaluation efforts.

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. About Lubbock:
Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Texas Tech K-12, a unit of the Texas Tech University Online division, is a state-approved online kindergarten through 12th-grade school that has been meeting students' needs for more than 25 years.

Affiliated with Texas Tech University, a Carnegie tier-one research institution, Texas Tech K-12 boasts a rigorous curriculum that allows students to work ahead, make up failed credits, and achieve their goals from wherever they are.

Texas Tech K-12 is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI.

Texas Tech K-12 began in 1993 as a "Special Purpose District" designed to help students whose educational needs were not adequately met by traditional school districts. Since then, we have grown to serve students across the country and more than 70 nations around the world.

• Support the development and execution of the Texas Tech K-12 online course strategy as directed by the Superintendent.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and functions to achieve school goals, ensuring their efficient operation and alignment with school priorities.
• Serve as a member of the Texas Tech K-12 Leadership Team, participating in the school's planning, development, and evaluation.
• Communicate with the leadership team on project selection and implementation, updating stakeholders on timelines, issues, and changes. Own the school's planning and prioritization for K-12 online course development.
• Ensure…