Academic Program Development & Delivery Specialist, College of Liberal Arts

Position Highlights

This position provides strategic support and coordination for the implementation, administration, assessment, and continuous improvement of RIT's General Education Framework and university interdisciplinary academic programs. Serving as a key partner to college leadership, Academic Affairs leadership, faculty governance bodies, academic departments, and student support units, the position assists with institution-wide efforts to advance a coherent, high-quality General Education curriculum and interdisciplinary curricula that supports student success and institutional priorities.

The position is responsible for coordinating cross-functional initiatives, guiding curricular planning and policy implementation, facilitating faculty engagement and professional development for both General Education and interdisciplinary programs, monitoring program effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Through collaborative facilitation and data-informed decision-making, this role helps ensure the General Education curriculum and interdisciplinary programs remain sustainable and aligned with the university's educational mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with academic faculty and staff on program development, implementation, and student engagement
• Supports the development, coordination, and delivery of curriculum and materials to ensure compliance with established academic/university standards
• Collects key assessment data to track and monitor progress toward program goals and report results to university leadership
• Assists in program evaluation, monitors feedback and incorporates suggestions for improvement. Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of program initiatives and activities
• Collaborates with faculty to support compliance with course delivery procedures and determine strategies for student engagement and academic support
• Works in partnership with university partners and stakeholders to determine optimal ways to promote, grow, and execute programs, with the goal of continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of program/project management in higher education
• Skill in analytical and critical thinking
• Skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Skill in verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Ability to define, manage, and improve business processes
• Ability to collect, interpret, and synthesize data from various sources

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

FLSA Category

Exempt

Work Location

Hybrid

Compensation

$49,500.00 - $79,200.00 Annual

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.