Curriculum and Resource Integration Specialist
ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services · Detroit, MI · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
About the role
The Curriculum and Resource Integration Specialist develops, implements, and enhances curriculum and training programs to support participants in achieving successful career outcomes. This role integrates instructional expertise with direct program facilitation to ensure high-quality learning experiences, practical skill development, and supportive services.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain engaging, industry-aligned curriculum tailored to participant needs and career pathways
- Integrate curriculum to ensure consistency, relevance, and alignment with workforce demands
- Develop Learning Management System to support all work readiness material
- Deliver classroom instruction using interactive, inclusive, and learner-centered teaching methods
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and career readiness activities (e.g., resume building, interview preparation, professional skills)
- Provide direct support services to participants, including coaching, mentoring, and progress monitoring
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align training with employment opportunities and career advancement pathways
- Audit participants' learning outcomes and program effectiveness; use data to refine curriculum and instruction to support work readiness
- Support participants in navigating career pathways, including connecting them to internships, apprenticeships, or job placements
- Coordinate with internal resources and external partners to source, adapt, or develop materials that enhance learner engagement and program impact
- Support special projects related to program innovation, quality improvement, accreditation readiness, grant deliverables, or organizational deliverables
- Promote inclusive, culturally responsive, and learner-centered practices in curriculum design and resource selection
- Maintain accurate records of participant progress, attendance, and outcomes
- Supervise, support, and evaluate staff by providing regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to ensure high-quality program delivery and team effectiveness
- Coordinate and optimize the use of available resources—such as staff, services, partnerships, and funding—to ensure clients receive comprehensive and efficient support
- Work across programs and organizations to connect individuals with appropriate services, reduce gaps or duplication, and strengthen collaboration among partners
- Improve communication, track resource availability, and support strategies that enhance service delivery and overall client outcomes
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Program Development, Curriculum and Instruction, Human Services, or a related field
- At least three (3) years of professional experience in curriculum development, instructional design, training, education, program implementation, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated ability to deliver staff training, facilitate workshops, and provide support and coaching to instructors and program teams
- Experience working in nonprofit, community-based, educational, or healthcare-related settings
- Demonstrated ability to analyze performance data and assessment metrics to identify learning gaps and refine curriculum effectiveness
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate stakeholders, and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of educational technology and operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
- Experience serving multilingual, multicultural, or underserved populations is highly desirable
Qualifications
- Strong curriculum design principles, adult learning concepts, instructional methods, and assessment practices
- Expert knowledge of educational hardware
- Program evaluation, accreditation standards, grant-funded programming, or quality improvement frameworks
- Analyze performance data and assessment metrics to identify learning gaps and refine curriculum effectiveness
- Use digital tools for documentation, presentation, collaboration, and resource organization
- Use student achievement data and assessment trends to identify learning gaps and refine curriculum effectiveness
- Analyze feedback and performance data to inform improvements and support continuous quality enhancement