Curriculum Program Specialist - General Education
The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below.
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time Curriculum Program Specialist position within the Office of Technical Education. Under broad supervision, the Curriculum Program Specialist for General Education will be responsible for a diverse array of office administration tasks related to assigned functions or program areas. This role involves conducting research, investigating, and resolving issues related to program data. The specialist will also draft various forms of documentation, reports, and presentations. Additionally, the role requires representing the program or unit and providing information and assistance to both internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies and instructional organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Coordinate select curriculum review, evaluation and acquisition for the technical colleges
· Coordinate the development and revision of state standards and institutionally developed curriculum for general education and other programs as needed.
· Coordinate TCSG's Faculty Development Institute to provide pedagogical training for new instructors.
· Review new program requests for select program areas
· Facilitate faculty peer group meetings on a bi-annual basis
· Research academic training resources and materials
· Provide direct support services to college administrators and instructional staff
· Attend professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and reads professional literature in related technical fields
· Attend appropriate programmatic meetings and represent TCSG as needed; and
· Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree *and* Five (5) years of work-related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Master's degree *and* five (5) years’ experience in post-secondary education at a technical or community college
· A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching in the general education area (math, science, English, etc.)
· Experience with the facilitation and administration of professional development programs
· Educational leadership as a faculty consortia chairperson, college program coordinator or director, dean or other equivalent position for one (1) year or more
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
· Knowledge of TCSG’s program offerings and curriculum structure;
· Ability to analyze and communicate information in a clear, concise manner
· Strong critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and provide recommendations;
· Computer and job-related software program skills;
· Organizational and project management skills; and
· Oral and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK CONDITIONS
· Work is primarily performed in an office environment during standard business hours.
· Work performance involves light physical duties, including intermittent sitting, standing, and walking.
· Employees must be able to lift up to ten (10) pounds
HOW TO APPLY
Interested parties should apply at Team Georgia Careers, Team Georgia Careers Website
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Due to an anticipated large volume of applications, only those who receive an interview will be notified of the status of the position.
It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation.
Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment.
All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment.
Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (404) 679-1762.
The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
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