[Hiring] Higher Education Expert - Curriculum Design @Mercor

September 15, 2026

Role Description

The Higher Education Expert will be responsible for:

Constructing higher education scenarios for curriculum and program design, faculty senate or accreditation review, and budget or enrollment planning.
Building education tasks in academic program development, student affairs, research administration, faculty governance, and institutional advancement.
Developing scenarios using tools like Banner/Workday Student, Canvas/Blackboard, CRM platforms, and research systems (Cayuse, InfoEd).
Applying higher education frameworks and producing academic plans, accreditation documents, and communications for administrators and boards.
Authoring rubrics to distinguish authentic higher education judgment from generic academic recall.

Qualifications

5+ years as faculty, academic administrator, or senior operational role in higher education.
Direct ownership of academic programs, enrollment initiatives, or strategic priorities.
Fluency in higher education tooling and frameworks, with understanding of budgets, accreditation, and governance.

Requirements

Prior rubric, curriculum-design, or faculty-training content authorship (preferred).

Benefits

Compensation: $60–$70/hour.
Location: Remote.

Application Process

Upload resume.
AI interview based on your resume.
Submit form.

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process .
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com .

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