Curriculum Development Specialist

Performance Contracting Group - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Shawnee, KS

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Curriculum Development Specialist at Performance Contracting Group (PCG) plays a crucial role in shaping and driving a learning culture within the organization. This position focuses on researching, developing, and producing diverse educational programs that align with learning objectives and enhance existing offerings. The specialist collaborates with subject matter experts to create effective training resources for all PCG employees, ensuring that educational goals are met through instructor-led and virtual education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to identify and gather training and development needs and solutions.
• Assess business situations and develop goals and training/development strategies to improve business results and performance.
• Responsible for the content development of formal training workshops and job aids.
• Develop and implement curriculum strategies to meet educational goals.
• Proofread and edit educational materials for accuracy and coherence.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure curriculum alignment.
• Educate staff on new curriculum developments and best practices.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, engagement, and alignment through various assessment methods.
• Oversee content development processes from inception to completion, demonstrating strong project management skills.
• Develop learning solutions that include session materials, courseware, leader guides, associated reinforcements, and assessments.
• Engage learners with crafted content that conveys concepts and processes in an impactful, engaging, and memorable way.
• Organize and transform complex information into professionally designed, functional, and effective learning programs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with the editing, technical writing, design, and development of instructional material.
• At least 3 years of experience in courseware and/or technical documentation development experience, and design.
• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, project management, curriculum development, or a related field.
• Exhibits a high level of emotional intelligence, maintaining the ability to give and receive specific, constructive feedback.
• Strong project management skills; planning, managing, prioritizing and scheduling projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing a course development project from end to end.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and consult with senior leaders, business partners, internal customers, and colleagues.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Suite.
• Demonstrated administrative experience in learning management systems.
• Technically inclined and able to adapt to new technologies with ease.
• Experience working with appropriate development technologies (Adobe, Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia Studio, or similar).
• Strong and effective communicator with strong verbal, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with the construction industry is preferred.
• Local to the Kansas City Metro Area is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays