Program Designer, Curriculum

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create and implement comprehensive curriculum strategies that support learners from the onboarding phase to successful job placement.

• Design, manage, curate, and tailor curriculum resources and comprehensive learning solutions across various tracks.

• Ensure curriculum alignment with industry standards, employer expectations, learner requirements, and contemporary trends.

• Collaborate with Product, Coaching, Operations, Admissions, external content providers, industry partners, and key stakeholders.

• Utilize data insights and learner feedback to enhance curriculum content, instructional approaches, and learner support systems.

• Uphold consistent curriculum delivery standards across tracks in a virtual setting.

• Train and assist coaches with the latest tools, content, and resources.

• Develop and execute innovative, scalable program models.

• Assess program effectiveness through data analysis and design experiments to improve delivery and engagement.

• Communicate updates regarding the curriculum and create resources and training for internal stakeholders.

• Oversee subject matter experts and manage content development tasks as required.

• Report directly to the Director of Program Experience & Innovation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Innovative, data-driven approach to project proposal and implementation.

• Skills in project and data management.

• Practical, evidence-based problem-solving abilities.

• Learner-centered mindset; previous coaching experience is advantageous.

• Capability to develop and curate content and assessments.

• Skills in collaborating with stakeholders.

• Dedication to continuous professional development.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Merit America.

• Ability to work collaboratively and responsibly within a team environment.

• Capacity to support DEIJ initiatives within programs and curricula.

• Experience in conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research (preferred).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (preferred).

• Experience in developing curriculum for technical careers, including software programming languages (preferred).

• Must reside within the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia.

• Full authorization to work in the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia.

• Merit America does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% Paid Employee Only Coverage).

• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.

• Dependent care Flexible Spending Account.

• Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Merit.

• Education and personal development reimbursement.

• Access to a catalog of courses for professional learning and development.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• Unlimited vacation (after a 90-day introductory period).

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption benefits (after 1 year of employment).

• 11 federally recognized holidays.

• 2-week holiday office closure in December/January.

• 401(k) retirement plan with automatic contributions from Merit.

• Wellness Benefits and Resources.

• Discount perks at work program.

• Phone and technology stipend.

• Home office setup stipend.

• Opportunities for community building through affinity groups and virtual, in-person, and/or regional meetups.