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If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. Job Description

Job Profile Summary: In conjunction with instructional designers (IDs) and senior IDs, the associate ID assists in the course development process and evaluation of curricular materials (e.g., courses, technologies, modules) based on quality rubrics, providing input on the instructional effectiveness of learning resources. With input from IDs and senior IDs, the associate ID researches and incorporates proven learning strategies and quality practices into the curriculum of each degree program. In addition, the associate ID collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop course competencies and objectives. This individual is responsible for assisting in several simultaneous projects, assessing risk, reporting progress, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to promote collaboration and accountability.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: * Partners with instructional designers to manage the course development process for new courses. * Ensures that academic and quality standards and WGU's vision and mission reflect all aspects of the student experience. * Assists in developing contextually rich, engaging, and objective-driven courses that focus on applicable real-world/workplace skills. * Assists in applying evidence-based curriculum development strategies to the design of degree programs. * Identifies and maps learning resources to course or program objectives and competencies in collaboration with university partners. * Collaborates with IDs and senior IDs to help develop and revise curricular materials, including competency statements, learning objectives, and other relevant documentation. * Reviews learning resources and assessments to ensure proper alignment to the intended objectives and facilitate the agreement for necessary changes. * Ensures course development is completed on time and within budget and meets standards of quality. * This individual conducts quality assurance reviews on courses and implements revisions. * Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: * Understanding of curriculum development, instructional design, and test development. * Knowledge of project management, needs assessment, and risk management. * Strong technical writing and editing skills are required. * Ability to be collaborative while managing multiple projects. * Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. * Critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis skills. * Planning, organizing, and self-management skills. * This individual will facilitate collaboration, support, and obtain approval from a variety of stakeholders.

Competencies: Organizational Impact: * Works to achieve operational targets within job areas that impact on the overall achievement of results for the... For full info follow application link.

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