Assistant Director for Curricular Strategy and Implementation Job Oxford area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

Assistant Director for Curricular Strategy and Implementation

Takes primary responsibility for forecasting MILE course demand and sharing this information with the Provost and deans to help guide appropriate course scheduling. Leads MILE course cluster pilots in collaboration with divisional representatives, including: creating cluster themes, surveying incoming students regarding cluster preferences, and working with advisors to pre-enroll incoming students. Work with relevant offices to ensure the integrity and clarity of microcredentials.

Track student progress toward completion of MILE graduation requirements to ensure there are no graduation bottlenecks. Serve as the primary contact for tagged and general transfer courses for OT36. Take primary responsibility for student petitions for MILE course credit.

Essential Duties:

Lead strategic curricular planning (including demand/supply forecasting) for MILE classes, in consultation with the MILO Director, Provost and divisional deans. Take primary responsibility for managing the MILE course approval process
Track course scheduling and enrollment as well as student demand for MILE courses
Facilitate and coordinate MILE course clusters, including: calls for cluster themes and course proposal, surveying students regarding cluster preferences, and working with advisors to pre-enroll students
Collaborate closely with Asst Director for Professional and Experiential Learning and Miami Online to ensure that ASC courses align with Microcredentials in strategic ways
Serve as the primary contact for tagged and general transfer courses for OT36
Take primary responsibility for reviewing student petitions for MILE course credit
Based on assessment and other data, suggest faculty development opportunities to improve the quality of ASC and cluster courses as well as course proposals
Track Civics course scheduling and completion to ensure that there are no graduation bottlenecks

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree
At least 3 years of experience in a relevant area (may include work in advising, registrar's office, course scheduling, UG or grad program leadership, etc)

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent organizational skills
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Workday
An understanding of OT36

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to use software tools to assist with curricular forecasting, scheduling, and reporting
Knowledge of state policies regarding higher education curriculum

Additional Position Information (if applicable):

Required Application Documents:
Application letter that details your experience related to the duties of the position;
Resume or CV that provides evidence of experiences relevant to the position

Special Instructions (if applicable):
Inquiries may be directed to Elizabeth Hoover eening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

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