Learning Resource Curator

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Pay Range: $49,800.00 - $74,600.00

Job Description

Summary
The Learning Resource Curator will play a pivotal role in curating and maintaining learning resources (LRs) for our educational programs in collaboration with the assigned school and Lead Program Development Owners (PDO). Primary responsibility will be to ensure the availability of high-quality, relevant, and accessible resources that support our students' learning experiences. This role involves maintaining an organized system for tracking learning resources, determining the balance between curated and custom-created content, and facilitating smooth transitions from program design to development.

Location: This position requires you to live in Utah and work at our headquarters: 4001 South 700 East Salt Lake City, UT 84107 with the ability to work a hybrid schedule in the office 4 days a week with one day remote.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Schools and Lead PDOs to curate a comprehensive collection of learning resources aligned with program objectives and student needs.
• Establish and maintain a centralized asset tracker to monitor the learning resource lifecycle from proposal through execution, ensuring timely updates and accessibility.
• Evaluate the suitability of existing resources versus the need for custom-created content, considering factors such as learning experience, affordability, reading level, integrability, and accessibility.
• Provide the design organization with a curated list of vetted resources, enabling designers to make informed choices and streamline course development processes.
• Ensure approved learning resources and experiences are relevant and ready for immediate inclusion in course development, facilitating a smooth transition from design to development phases.
• Collaborate with program development staff and School partners to optimize testing and access to curated resources through learning management systems or educational platforms.
• Maintain integrity to the program through the ongoing review of relevancy, currency, and value of LRs in the context of industry and student expectations and needs for a full product lifecycle inclusive of redevelopment and continuous quality improvement cycles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed asset-tracking systems.
• Knowledge of Open Educational Resources (OER), library resources, textbook publishers, simulations, labs, and third-party learning materials
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and practices in educational content
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to successfully complete complex projects using a collaborative work model.
• Experience with online instructional platforms, learning resource analysis/development, or instructional design/development.
• Ability to stay "in the know" of advancements and changes in the industry to ensure curated resources are up-to-date and relevant.
• Be an in-house expert in industry certification trends and business to keep PDOs aware of changes that will impact programs.
• Be continually aware of Learning Resource provider's catalog, capabilities, and innovations to make sure WGU is always taking advantage of best-in-class resources for our students.
• Strong Knowledge of industry trends to ensure curated resources align with current practices and technologies used in the field.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 or more years of related experience.​
• Previous experience with online instruction and adult learning models. 

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Experience in Publishing, Instructional Design, Online Higher Education or Library Science.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Disclaimer: This Job Description has been designed to indicate the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required of the employee to do this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment and the University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

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Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.