Curriculum Program Manager

The CCIM Institute’s education team is looking to add a talented Curriculum Program Manager to join a dynamic group of professionals that are dedicated to advancing the commercial real estate profession. e CCIM Institute’s education team is looking to add a talented Curriculum Program Manager to join a dynamic group of professionals that are dedicated to advancing the commercial real estate profession.

Headquartered in Chicago, The CCIM Institute is a global professional association of more than 12,000 members dedicated to advancing excellence in commercial real estate. Through education, technology, and networking, CCIM equips professionals to make smarter investment decisions and close more deals.

And, while work experience and educational preparation are certainly important, we don’t hire resumes. We hire talented individuals based on our culture and values – the core of which centers around our commitment to uphold a supportive work environment that fosters trust and mutual respect.

Your Core Contributions To The Team

The Curriculum Program Manager is responsible for leading the design, management, and continuous improvement of an internationally recognized professional credential program. This role owns the curriculum lifecycle for a single, high-value designation, ensuring that all courses, assessments, learning tools, and instructional materials are aligned, current, defensible, and outcomes-driven.

We are seeking a senior instructional design professional who can manage an existing curriculum system while helping to inform and shape the future state of the credential experience. This is a high-impact role working at the intersection of curriculum strategy, instructional design, governance, and operational execution.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Curriculum Leadership

Own and manage the full lifecycle of a credential-aligned curriculum.

Maintain and evolve competency frameworks, learning objectives, and exam alignment.

Establish standards for updating, revising, and retiring content.

Ensure alignment across textbooks, digital tools, eLearning, instructor materials, and assessments.

Instructional Design & Learning Architecture

Apply adult learning theory and instructional design best practices across multiple delivery formats.

Lead curriculum architecture decisions and guide subject matter experts in content development.

Ensure learning experiences are rigorous, applied, and aligned to professional standards.

Governance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as staff liaison to curriculum governance committees.

Translate governance decisions into actionable implementation plans.

Partner closely with learning experience delivery, credentialing, marketing, and technology teams.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Control

Monitor curriculum performance using learner, instructor, and assessment data.

Recommend improvements based on evidence and industry trends.

Maintain documentation, version control, and audit-ready records.

About You

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or related field preferred

7+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum management, or professional education.

Experience working in credentialing, certification, continuing education, or association environments strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-component curriculum systems.

Strong project management and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Experience working with subject matter experts and governance committees.

Familiarity with LMS platforms and adult learning principles.

Experience with competency-based education and exam blueprinting.

Background in professional associations or regulated credential programs

What We Provide You

The CCIM Institute works hard to provide benefits that make your life better. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that features:

Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision

Financial protection through disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and business travel insurance.

A 401(k) plan with company

Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

To help you manage your work and life needs we offer a life assistance program, free gym access, and professional development opportunities.

A generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick, personal, summer flex time, and volunteer days.

All The Other Stuff

This position reports to our Vice President of Education and is an exempt position. The job functions listed above represent the primary duties and responsibilities of this job and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by you. Other duties and responsibilities within the scope of this job may be assigned. You will be required to follow all instructions and to perform all duties requested by your manager; subject to reasonable accommodations and within the scope of the position.

The CCIM Institute is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.