Curriculum Developer - Phoenix, Arizona

Grand Canyon Education is seeking a detail-oriented and growth-minded Curriculum Developer I to support the development and enhancement of high‑quality academic courses. This role is designed for an experienced professional who is able to learn and use a variety of technological tools to manage projects and contribute meaningfully to course development and curriculum quality. The Curriculum Developer collaborates with faculty, subject‑matter experts, and internal stakeholders to support learning objective development, course assessments, program alignment, and ongoing course revisions, and plays a key role in seamlessly integrating and optimizing course content within the LMS to enhance the learning experience. This position offers the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and contribute to the University’s commitment to academic excellence. The Curriculum Developer supports GCE’s mission by helping create engaging, outcomes-driven learning experiences that foster student success. Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Must reside in the Phoenix, AZ area
• Completes tasks with guidance, meeting Level I expectations and gradually developing independence in task completion.
• Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders, focusing on learning effective communication techniques and approaches.
• Assists in course development by learning and applying basic instructional design techniques under supervision.
• Collaborates with peers and stakeholders, with a focus on achieving developmental goals through guided participation.
• Learns to manage projects by prioritizing deadlines, with close supervision and support from experienced team members.
• Works with stakeholders to develop learning objectives and course assessments under supervision.
• Maps programmatic standards into course design, ensuring requirements are understood and met.
• Meets basic quality and productivity standards of the department, with ongoing support and supervision.
• Follows a course revision schedule, using technological and field advancements to help adhere to the course revision schedule.
• Adheres to project management guidelines, learning policies and technology processes with supervision.
• Maintains communication with stakeholders, with a focus on understanding how to ensure successful project implementation.
• Identifies and escalates issues with assistance, gaining experience in resolving problems.
• Engages in research and product review, seeking guidance when recommending changes.
• Actively participates in learning opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Applies basic knowledge and skills, seeking assistance to identify solutions to organizational needs.
• Implements process changes with supervision, learning departmental processes, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains a positive attitude, learning and applying departmental principles with guidance.
• Actively participates in team activities, producing quality products through learning and collaboration.
• Manages a workload, with supervision, and performs additional duties when guided.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models and methodologies
• Ability to facilitate to consensus (act as balancer of interests vs. positions among the many clients involved in a course transformation)
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a service-oriented, supportive environment
• Excellent attention to detail and skills in communication, presentation design and delivery, and data collection and analysis
• Results-oriented and able to organize and independently manage various projects simultaneously
• Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills
• Able to demonstrate a sufficient level of analytical and strategic thinking to plan and manage designated projects to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Ability to clearly articulate problems and/or issues and research resolutions prior to management escalation
• Able to communicate effectively, provide intelligent and persuasive guidance, and manage each development project to meet both deadlines and quality standards
• Thorough knowledge of project management methods and procedures
• Excellent skill in Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn additional software as needed.
• Excellent knowledge of grammar and command of the English language.

Experience/ Education

• Master's degree required (preferably in curriculum or instructional design)
• Minimum of 2 years of curriculum development or instructional design experience

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