Program Designer, Curriculum
Job Description:
- Develop and deliver integrated curriculum strategies supporting learners from onboarding through job success
- Design, maintain, curate, and customize curriculum resources and end-to-end learning solutions across multiple tracks
- Align curricula with industry standards, employer demands, learner needs, and current trends
- Collaborate with Product, Coaching, Operations, Admissions, third-party content providers, industry partners, and strategic stakeholders
- Use data insights and learner feedback to refine curriculum content, instructional methods, and learner support processes
- Maintain consistent curriculum delivery standards across tracks in a virtual environment
- Train and support coaches with current tools, content, and resources
- Develop and implement innovative, scalable program models
- Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis and design experiments to optimize delivery and engagement
- Communicate curricular updates and design resources and training for internal stakeholders
- Manage subject matter experts and content development tasks as needed
- Report to the Director, Program Experience & Innovation
Requirements:
- Innovative, data-informed approach to proposing and implementing projects
- Project and data management skills
- Practical, evidence-based problem-solving skills
- Learner-centered mindset; previous coaching experience beneficial
- Ability to develop and curate content and assessments
- Stakeholder collaboration skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Commitment to Merit America’s mission and values
- Ability to work collaboratively and responsibly within a team
- Ability to support DEIJ initiatives in programs and curricula
- Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research (nice to have)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (nice to have)
- Experience developing curriculum for technical careers, including software programming languages (nice to have)
- Must reside within the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia
- Full authorization to work in the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia
- Merit America does not offer 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 & personal development reimbursement
- Catalog of courses for professional learning and development
- Short and long-term disability
- 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 Merit contribution
- Wellness Benefits/Wellness Resources
- Discount perks at work program
- Phone/technology stipend
- Home office setup stipend
- Affinity groups and community building via virtual, in-person, and/or regional meetups