Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Resource Design & Innovation (RDI) at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) provides strategic leadership and advocacy to support the development and global dissemination of high-quality, accessible resources that empower those who care for children. This role sets the organization priorities for the development, production, and distribution of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) curricula and multimedia resources—including audio, video, podcasts, and print—designed to reach diverse audiences across cultures and languages. The Assistant Director supervises the RDI team and is ultimately responsible for ensuring products are created and delivered in efficient, scalable ways that expand KPICD’s global impact.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

Curriculum & Media Development
1. Sets the strategic direction for educational and instructional content across multiple formats and platforms, ensuring cultural and linguistic relevance for global audiences.
2. Leads the execution of strategic plans around development and dissemination of free and revenue-generating resource materials (e.g., courses, curricula, tip sheets delivered through myTBRI) in collaboration with the research, operations, outreach, and education teams.
3. Sets the strategic direction for translation and localization efforts to adapt resources for use in varied international contexts.
4. Oversees large-scale projects and priorities related to design and dissemination of KPICD resource materials, ensuring they are aligned with KPICD’s mission, delivered on time, and effectively scaled.
5. Ensures all resource materials reflect evidence-based practices and align with organizational goals.

Global Collaboration & Strategic Integration
6. Partners with TBRI® Ambassador organizations, international agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and community organizations to strategize the development and dissemination of resources and content.
7. Promotes coordinated efforts and relationship-building between KPICD’s leadership team and mission-aligned partner organizations to support aligned resource development and drive collective impact.
8. Works with internal leadership to integrate content development with broader research, education, and training efforts.
9. Fosters cross-cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange to inform content strategy.
10. Ensures sustainability, scalability, and financial management of projects and initiatives.

Dissemination & Access
11. Develops and oversees dissemination strategies, including scalable global deployment via online learning platforms, web-based alternatives (such as text, audio), etc.
12. Promotes equitable access to resources for individuals from all backgrounds, including underserved and marginalized communities worldwide.
13. Works collaboratively with leadership to determine price points and distribution methods that align with the organization’s goals and mission.

Team Leadership & Supervision
14. Supervises and mentors a multidisciplinary team of content developers, media specialists, and translators. Ensures team members receive the guidance, clarity, and leadership support needed to succeed.
15. Oversees prioritization of project requests to maximize strategic impact and organizational value. Establish and maintain a clear prioritization framework for incoming project requests, including translations, special projects, and urgent needs.
16. Ensures that clear workflows, timelines, and accountability systems are in place across the RDI Team.
17. Monitors team capacity to support planning, resource allocation, and project scheduling.
18. Represents and advocates for the RDI Team through appropriate leadership channels, serving as the primary communication liaison between leadership and RDI Team members.

Quality Assurance & Evaluation
19. Partners with the KPICD Operations team to develop and execute agreements to ensure all activities adhere to proper licensing, intellectual property, copyright, accessibility, and organizational standards and guidelines.
20. Ensures robust quality control processes are in place for accuracy, accessibility, and cultural responsiveness.
21. Establishes feedback mechanisms between global stakeholders, team leads and users to continuously improve materials and dissemination strategies.
22. Uses dashboards or reports (developed and maintained by the RDI team) to monitor global reach and engagement with resource materials across regions and demographics for use in decision making and strategic planning. Metrics may include number of countries, languages; volume of translated and localized materials; user engagement across platforms; partnerships established.
23. Performs other duties as assigned to support KPICD’s mission and programmatic goals.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Communications, Public Health, Public Policy, or related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in curriculum development, media production, developmental evaluation, or global education initiatives.
• 3 years in project and team management.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Communications, Public Health, Public Policy, or related field
• Experience with cross-cultural and international projects or global advocacy initiatives.
• Experience designing, developing, and producing resource materials (e.g., curricula, courses, tip sheets) that enable scalable dissemination while maintaining quality and fidelity.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner (TBRI®)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse constituencies.
• Knowledge of learning technologies, instructional platforms, and design tools used to support program delivery and innovation.
• Knowledge of practices that support effective cross-cultural and international collaboration.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation principles.
• Knowledge of project management and strategic planning frameworks used to guide complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, continuous improvement, and program evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of intellectual property considerations and processes related to program or design development.
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools to identify patterns, trends, and insights for decision-making.
• Knowledge of data collection techniques and reporting measures.
• Ability to demonstrate a passion for the organization’s mission and a commitment to equity and community-centered work.
• Ability to lead and manage teams to achieve strategic objectives and organizational priorities.
• Ability to plan, implement, and manage projects from concept through evaluation and scaling.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and allocate resources to support program goals.
• Ability to collaborate across departments, teams, and international or cross-cultural environments.
• Ability to design, test, and pilot new programs, systems, or initiatives.
• Ability to implement quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equity and community-centered work.
• Ability to think strategically, exercise sound judgment, and make decisive decisions in complex environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build strong professional relationships, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead with accountability, motivate and galvanize teams, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, curiosity, and innovation in developing solutions and advancing initiatives.
• Ability to adapt across cultures and contexts with empathy, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience, humility, grit, and an action-oriented commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours. The role may occasionally require early morning, evening, or weekend hours to meet deadlines.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position, and will work with hybrid and remote teams and stakeholders
• This role will require domestic and international travel.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. 

About Texas Christian University

TCU is all about the experience. This is a place where students learn how to adapt to whatever the future might bring, develop critical thinking skills and expand their creativity. With a choice of rigorous academic programs in 130 undergraduate areas of study, 61 master’s level programs and 24 areas of doctoral study, Horned Frogs have opportunities to search for meaning and examine values, yet graduate well-prepared for professional accomplishment. Whether in the fine arts or business or engineering, Horned Frogs can develop their full creative potential here. For example, both MBA and undergraduate students at the Neeley School of Business benefit from an experience ranked at the top by Bloomberg Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report — not in spite of, but because of, the focus on the individual. At TCU, professors love being in the classroom. These mentoring teacher-scholars also conduct well-published, leading-edge research, often with undergraduates at their sides. Horned Frogs live, learn and play 24-7 in a 277-acre setting in a vibrant city. They work out in state-of-the-art recreation facilities, catch Big 12 NCAA athletic competition and participate in 200+ organizati...ons, all without leaving the campus. That’s when they’re not providing thousands of hours of volunteer service to their community, interning in New York or LA, practicing journalism in Washington, D.C., experiencing international business in China or perfecting Spanish in Seville. It’s how Horned Frogs are learning to change the world.

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