Academic Services Professional/Curriculum Management Specialist
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Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence research and community engagement and is actively seeking a Academic Services Professional to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation growth and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is on-site.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenerya mosaic of history arts and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
SalaryRange: $40303.00 - $52004.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exemptfrom the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: On-site
Benefits at a Glance
At UCCS our employees are our most valued asset. Were proud to offer:
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days 10 sick days paid parental leave 13 recognized holidays and provisions for bereavement jury duty and FAMLI Leave.
- Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost including a yearly mental health visit. Plus benefit from affordable dental vision plans and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary
The Curriculum Management Specialist performs tasks related to academic course scheduling academic catalog maintenance ad hoc academic classroom scheduling and coordination of faculty portal and instructor/advisor access to the student information system. This position will also perform tasks related to the annual review of program/degree requirements.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Oversight & Process Implementation (50%)
- Serve as contact for academic colleges campus departments and campus committees regarding academic course scheduling activities.
- Process three course schedules annually including the adding canceling and updating of course sections in adherence with the term course schedule production calendar and applicable campus policies.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Process ad hoc scheduling assignments of academic classrooms for campus events.
- Strong commitment to service excellence and diversity.
- Maintain course inventory catalog in the student information system.
- Ability to organize tasks resolve problems balance multiple responsibilities set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Provide training assistance and support to academic departments course schedulers catalog editors and Event and Conference services.
- Collaborate with academic colleges departments and committees to maintain information for the online Academic Catalog.
- Coordinate with the Degree Audit team to review and update the Academic Catalogs Program Pages as part of an annual review of degree and course requirements.
Strategic Initiatives (30%)
- Ensure the enforcement of requisites by assigning enrollment requirements and enrollment requirement groups.
- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with administrative staff deans department chairs and faculty to support curriculum management.
- Ability to think critically to identify issues and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to engage with and deliver services to individuals from diverse ethnic cultural and socio-economic backgrounds efficiently and effectively.
- Communicate curriculum management policy to campus constituents.
- Process assignment of classrooms for courses on the Colorado Springs campus by applying rules for priority room assignments and ensuring compliance with state fire regulations for seating capacities.
- Support Registrar initiatives by producing the highest level of continuous process improvement documentation and compliance standards within the Curriculum Management team.
- Ability to suggest improvements and enhancements on the academic catalog pages.
Tech Support (20%)
- Ability to work with various technologies/information systems/computer programs including a student information system MS Office Suite Adobe products College Source uAchieve degree audit software etc.
- Strong attention to detail as demonstrated through the accurate interpretation of documents and the input of the information into a database.
- Audit each course catalog entry to validate the correctness of course attributes.
- Basic knowledge related to room scheduling software (25Live) and the academic catalog software (Modern Campus).
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: July 30 2025
- Potential interview dates: August 5 2025- August 13 2025
- Potential start date: September 1 2025
- Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required
- Experience learning and applying new skills related to academic scheduling (academic event customer appointments etc.) to higher education curriculum management is required.
- Experience learning and applying new skills related to degree audit requirements review and updates is required.
- Experience working with various technologies/information systems/computer programs including a student information system MS Office Suite Adobe products etc. is highly desirable.
- Experience working with students staff and faculty within a higher education setting is highly desirable.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority