Commercial Appraisal Curriculum Developer

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning objectives, goals, and requirements.
• Design and develop comprehensive curricula for various appraisal educational levels of qualifying and continuing education, and professional development.
• Research, gather, and organize relevant content and resources for course development.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to create engaging and interactive learning materials using various formats and technologies.
• Ensure content is up-to-date, accurate, and relevant to our audience(s).
• Gather feedback and refine courses through iterative processes based on evaluations and assessments.
• Communicate effectively with teams to ensure alignment with project timelines and goals.
• Analyze data and feedback to make data-driven improvements to courses and materials.
• Stay updated on educational trends, technologies, and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Open to employing various educational formats, such as podcasts, webinars, videos, demonstrations, case studies, and exercises.
• Provide subject matter expertise to guide and inform the creation of accurate and comprehensive marketing content for various channels.
• Collaborate with marketing content writers to ensure the incorporation of accurate and up-to-date information.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices within the real estate appraisal industry.
• Conduct research to validate information and ensure its credibility.
• Review and edit content to ensure it aligns with industry standards, organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and Company guidelines.
• Identify and correct inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or gaps in information.
• Work closely with marketing content creators, editors, and other stakeholders to understand content requirements and objectives.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving the overall quality and impact of marketing content.
• Contribute to the development of marketing content strategies based on your expertise and industry insights.
• Strategize and collaborate with marketing content authors to align content with organizational goals and audience needs and best practices for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, or related field; applicable experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 8+ years of commercial experience in real estate property appraisal with a deep understanding of real estate appraisal principles and practices is essential.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience related to curriculum writing and/or appraisal teaching.
• Active Certified General appraiser license is required with demonstrated expertise in valuing various commercial property types.
• Experience developing educational materials, such as courses, training modules, or instructional content; must possess knowledge of curriculum development, learning objectives, and effective assessment strategies.
• Must have proficiency with USPAP, appraisal industry guidelines, and regulations to ensure course content aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• A passion for problem-solving, comfort with ambiguity, and creativity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven samples of clear and concise writing.
• In-depth knowledge of appraisal methodologies, techniques, and approaches across various property types and appraisal assignments.
• Attention to detail when creating course content, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, staying abreast of changes in appraisal practices, regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaboration with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and other stakeholders during the course development process.
• Ability to incorporate feedback from learners, instructors, and industry experts to improve course content and instructional design continuously.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Distance Education Instructor
• Appraiser Qualifications Board Certified USPAP Instructor
• Experience with SharePoint