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UWorld is seeking a Psychology and Sociology Team Manager to join our growing organization. In this position, the Curriculum Manager will lead a team of fellow behavioral sciences experts and contribute to our web-based MCAT Psychology/Sociology and AP Psychology Question Banks. This is a great opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in education.

UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and employee-centric environment that provides long-term career opportunities to educators who are passionate about teaching the next generation of professionals from all disciplines. Call us geeks. Call us nerds. But make no mistake, UWorld's goal is to be the company people call on to help "make the really hard things easy to understand."

Minimum education required:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Neuroscience, General Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or other related Behavioral Science discipline

• Experience or background in a clinical setting is a plus

• PhD is a plus

Minimum experience required:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a related Behavioral Science discipline

• 5+ years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level

• 2+ years creating educational materials in a corporate or academic setting

Required skills:

• Passion for education and learning

• Effective problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to think strategically and analytically and execute conceptual ideas into a finished product while meeting deadlines

• Proven history of working independently while leading within a team environment

• Ability to communicate in a professional, constructive, and tactful manner with both leadership and fellow team members

• Proficiency in using data and technology to improve a team’s operational efficiency

• Ability to present our product and champion UWorld at public events (eg, conferences, high schools/universities) and web-based meetings

Job responsibilities: Reports to the Director of Pre-Health Education

• Creates a supportive and collaborative team environment

• Empowers team members from all backgrounds with the skills and mentorship they need to perform optimally

• Identifies, communicates, and quickly reports issues or events within the team

• Motivates employees to perform at their best and work towards goals as effectively as possible

• Engages in conflict resolution measures with employees

• Conducts regular and annual performance reviews with employees

• Assesses/reviews specific content created by the writing team, pinpoints content areas that need improvement, and ensures content adheres to UWorld standards of quality and style

• Works with illustration and Department Director to efficiently high-quality educational images that adhere to the UWorld standard

• Generates hiring samples, assesses new applicants, provides hiring recommendations, and carries out job interviews

• Trains new staff and creates and monitors individualized development/training plans

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of team members and of the team (maintaining and reviewing production calendars, assessing editing/illustration delivery timelines, delegating tasks to team members)

• Works with Department Director and support teams to troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to software and day to day processes

• Interfaces with sales and marketing to provide necessary expertise for key projects

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)

• Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours), parental leave, bereavement, and 8 hours of volunteer time

• A generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability and pet insurance)

• 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)

• Annual professional and career development opportunities available

• Relaxed work environment that offers flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week

• Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way

• Daily on-site group fitness classes

At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.