Curriculum Developer, Office of Dean of Students

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

DESIGNATION : Curriculum Developer, Office of Dean of Students

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and Develop Co-Curricular Learning Modules
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify the learning outcomes of co-curricular modules and the respective platforms to co-ordinate and deliver these outcomes.
- Carry out comprehensive landscape studies/background research on proposed and assigned beyond-disciplinary topics.
- Develop accurate and comprehensive content, and design engaging customised learning resources using a range of curriculum development software and tools.
- Contribute relevant expertise and experience to the unit’s aggregate competencies in curriculum development.
- Regularly review the modules, analyse feedback and make recommendations for refinements and updates.
- Implement SMU’s Co-Curricular Learning Framework
- Contribute to the planning and implementing all aspects of SMU’s co-curricular learning framework - from generating and measuring student learning to evaluating and documenting student learning.
- Facilitate the delivery of the SMU Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) through the co-curricular learning framework.
- Develop appropriate rubrics and metrics to assess student learning in the co-curricular.
- Support the assessment of students’ attainment of the SMU Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) through their participation in a whole range of student organisations and activities.
- Support the accurate documentation of students’ learning and the timely generation of CCA Records.
- Support in performing daily co-curricular management system-related operations, including performing troubleshooting on the system’s infrastructure.
- Collect, analyse and report on data pertaining to co-curricular learning.
- Educate, familiarise and create awareness among internal stakeholders on the co-curricular learning framework and relevant processes.
- Monitor and analyse stakeholder requirements to recommend changes for improved workflow and outcomes.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of Co-Curricular Learning experiences
- Co-ordinate programmes/activities/events at the department level, including (but not limited to) sustainability and student wellbeing initiatives.
- Facilitate the delivery of the SMU Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) through the programmes/activities/events organised at the department level.
- Manage working relationships with other units, offices and external parties to the highest degree of professionalism.
- Any other roles and responsibilities as assigned by the Reporting Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in any discipline, with at least 4 years of relevant working experience.
- Experience in education as a curriculum developer and/or instructor essential.
- Familiar with pedagogical styles and assessment suited for pre-tertiary/tertiary learners.
- Individuals who have some form of teaching experience will be of advantage.
- Individuals who have experience in using curriculum development software will be of advantage.
- Knowledge and experience in curriculum design (especially the co-curriculum) and implementation.
- Knowledge of pedagogy and assessment of learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to do sound background research/landscape studies, write well, and create engaging resources.
- Possess strong organisational, analytical and administrative capabilities.
- Self-motivated with strong inter-personal and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to work synergistically, collaboratively as well as independently.
- Have a passion for education.

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