Senior Director of Curriculum Products and Projects

Position: Senior Director of Curriculum Products and Projects

FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for overtime in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations)

Pay Range: $120,000-160,000 annually*

Apply here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/

* The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The Augustine Institute offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 403b retirement plan match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and a generous paid time off plan, as well as other benefits.

Schedule: This full-time position will work out of the Augustine Institute home office in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Reporting to: Chief Content Officer

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Curriculum Products and Projects is the business line owner for the Word of Life curriculum and associated curriculum projects such as Why Believe? and Signs of Grace. This role will have full operational responsibility for the development, performance, and growth of the Augustine Institute's curriculum projects and serves as the liaison with Ignatius Press, the Institute's partner in the Word of Life endeavor.

*Specific duties are listed below but may not be all-inclusive.

Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Augustine Institute curriculum materials, especially Word of Life.
Drives the success of the Word of Life curriculum by proactively working with Ignatius Press and department heads in sales, customer service, marketing, and technology.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains staff to successfully complete projects on a timely basis.
Oversees the daily workflow related to projects and their development.
Manage curriculum expenses (responsible stewardship of donor funds) and revenue goals (to ensure ongoing investment in Augustine Institute curriculum programs).
Leads the writing and editing team, works with and assists the writers on any feedback, and edits.
Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and technology partners to develop marketing and sales strategies, as well as teaching tools, that encourage Catholic parishes and schools to use Augustine Institute curriculum in classrooms, for sacramental preparation, and other parish faith formation or catechesis programs.
Develops and implements events and activities to promote the curriculum including doing webinars, attending catechetical conferences (as appropriate), and supporting the certification needs of teachers and catechists.
Ensure a continuous improvement approach for all curriculums by coordinating customer feedback through the sales and customer success teams and then using that feedback to develop enhancements that improve the effectiveness of the curriculum.
Coordinate market research efforts and lead the team to evaluate competitive best practices and trends, new innovations, or pedagogy techniques that are changing/evolving catechetical curricula.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective presentation, oral, and written business communication skills with various audiences and levels.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to effectively lead and work in a team environment.
Strong ability to think creatively and strategically to identify and resolve problems effectively.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Ability to consistently demonstrate the Augustine Institute's core values including:
Humility - We serve the Augustine Institute Mission with humility and a service mindset.
Collaboration - We work together as a united Body of Christ.
Innovation - We encourage being creative and demonstrating a clever mindset.
Excellence - We strive in everything we do to win souls for Christ.

Qualifications

Proven track record in strong team leadership, employee coaching, and the on-time delivery of complex projects.
An advanced degree in theology with catechetical and curriculum experience as well as a real-world understanding of the catechetical landscape in the Church.
At least 7 years of professional experience in Catholic education, preferably faith-based curriculum development.

Employee Benefits

Full-time employees receive numerous benefits including competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, and other insurance, a generous paid time off plan and paid holiday schedule, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with company match. An on-site cafe and on-site fitness center are available at the Greenwood Village office. Daily Mass is typically available at the Greenwood Village Chapel.

Company Information and History

The Augustine Institute is a registered 501(c)(3) Corporation. Our mission is to serve the formation of Catholics for the New Evangelization. Through our graduate school, media, and parish programs, we equip Catholics intellectually, spiritually, and pastorally to renew the Church and transform the world for Christ.
In 2005, as a response to the call of Pope St. John Paul II, Catholic scholars established in Denver a graduate school dedicated to transforming Catholic education for the New Evangelization. Since then, the Augustine Institute has become the fastest-growing Catholic graduate school in the United States and has quickly expanded into a multi-faceted institute providing strategic, disciple-based parish programming and leadership formation to dioceses and parishes across America.

In July 2015, the Augustine Institute and its partners launched FORMED, our digital, state-of-the-art, online platform (often referred to as a "Catholic Netflix"), which makes available the best Catholic content from a host of leading Catholic apostolates.
In November 2015, the Augustine Institute entered into a merger with Lighthouse Catholic Media, which included its Parish Consultant independent contractor sales force; the Parish Kiosk Program, CD of the Month Club Program, and other channels; and what is now the Ignatius Press-Augustine Institute Joint Publishing Venture.