Job Description

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

OTHER INFORMATION
Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.