Curriculum Specialist

Administration

• Manages day to day operations.
• Ensures that program/project mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented & maintained.
• Manages design and development of program databases; compiles & analyzes data; prepares reports.
• Reviews processes and recommends changes to incorporate state-of-the-art technology as appropriate into administrative, recruitment, marketing, and educational components.
• Identifies service improvement opportunities that will better enable program/project to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Acts as liaison to IT to ensure technology systems are properly installed & maintained.

Budget & Financial

• Participates in budget preparation.
• Maintains budget & associated analysis & reports.
• Enters individual &/or summary of transactions into journals &/or general ledger or other NU enterprise system.
• Reviews; ensures approval based on alternatives regarding practice & policy; analyzes and classifies transactions in accordance with established chart or coding of accounts; creates new accounts; prepares, processes, reconciles & provides receipts (as appropriate) for transactions.
• Troubleshoots problems; performs vendor/account research as needed; obtains additional information or provides instruction & guidance by phone, US- or e- mail from customers/vendors; corrects or escalates.

Communication & Outreach

• Develops coordinated, consistent marketing and brand messages.
• Creates state-of-the-art website.
• Incorporates social media and networking into program/project aspects as appropriate.
• Strengthens partnerships with external resources by defining, promoting and marketing benefits of participation and involvement to the organization.
• Creates and nurtures relationships with organizations to develop a network of enthusiastic organizations engaged via active participation in the success of program/project.
• Reviews market trends to recommend future plans to increase revenue, participation, engagement, etc.

Evaluation

• Observes program sessions and interacts with participants for purpose of gaining consumer insight, growing and strengthening program knowledge, and optimizing client satisfaction.
• Captures and analyzes required information for surveys, review documents, public information documents, etc.
• Analyzes evaluation data from instructors, students, participants, etc. to assist in program/project development and updates.
• Implements corrective actions required as a result of surveys or other indicators.

Events

• Coordinates programming, educational, student, alumni, workshops, meetings, etc. including speakers, agendas, etc.
• Develops plans and arranges meetings, workshops, events, etc. designed to exchange information, promote research objectives, and to build internal and external relationships within NU.
• Schedules and completes event details including communication, venues, presenters, travel arrangements, materials, refreshments and technology in an appropriate and timely manner.

Faculty Support

• Coordinates faculty recruitment, appointment & credentialing processes including placing ads, candidate communication & visit.
• Supports preparation of Promotion & Tenure cases.
• Initiates FASIS appointment paperwork.
• Arranges colloquium & seminar coordination, & faculty travel planning.
• Supports faculty in development and approval of new courses, faculty payments, classroom coordination, evaluations, and grading.

Grants & Contracts

• Works closely with faculty to encourage and help undergraduate students arrange research.
• Prepares proposals; provides administrative guidance for grant preparations including budgets and justifications.
• Identifies grant funding.

Human Resources

• Ensures human resources programs, policies, & procedures are implemented & consistently applied.
• Collaborates with management & Central HR to administer HR solutions.
• Maintains excellent working relationship with Office of Human Resources.

Program Development

• Manages program/project curriculum, seminars, presentations, workshops, learning experiences, chat rooms, websites, social networking, etc. based on goals/objectives.
• Manages academic quality and continued growth and expansion.
• Identifies & obtains external expertise as needed and works with content experts for current and new programs.
• Reviews programs/projects to increase efficiencies to support growth.
• Manages speaker selection, communication, and topic development.

• Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensures compliance with all necessary organizations.
  • Prepares documentation as required.
  • Interfaces with accreditation bodies.
  • Acts as the regulatory and compliance officer.

  Strategic Planning

  • Administers & maintains existing strategic plans.
  • Participates with area/unit senior staff in the conceptualization, development and presentation of materials used in functional operations.

  Student Support

  • Completes program/project logistical details such as scheduling, curriculum, facilities, technology, registration, enrollment, audits, etc.
  • Advises students regarding admissions, academic, career and development matters.
  • Reads & evaluates admissions files and participates in candidate selection.
  • Interviews and screens applicants.
  • Implements strategy regarding structure, process, & staff support of students in compliance with NU policy.
  • Solves administrative issues (RAS forms, stipends, monitors fellowships, etc.).
  • Organizes new student activities.
  • Tracks data entry of grades into CAESAR, assuring faculty completes process by deadline.

  Supervisory

  • Supervises 1-2 staff &/or provides work direction.

  Miscellaneous

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  Pay

  Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,350 - 66,380 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

  Benefits

  At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

  Work-Life & Wellness

  Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

  Professional Growth & Development

  Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.