Program Specialist 2 (Catalog & Curriculum Specialist)

The Opportunity:The purpose of this position is to be responsible for overseeing the Academic Catalog Curriculog and Program Inventory. Accuracy and timing are crucial to producing these academic resources for students contributing to their educational personal and economic success which is key to SVCs mission.This position is a 12-month classified position working 100% full-time which is 40 hours per week.

The Location:Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Upper Skagit Indian Tribe Samish Indian Nation Nooksack Indian Tribe and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver BC SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation urban arts scenes and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island and centers in Friday Harbor a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Mission:Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational personal and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision:The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Instruction Maintenance

• Serve as primary internal contact for the College catalog (Acalog);
• Establish standards and identify areas of improvement for the College Catalog and Curriculog in collaboration with supervisor;
• Adhere to college and state processes procedures and deadlines while maintaining catalog timelines and deadlines and communicating with stakeholders;
• Provide Curriculog training and support to faculty and staff;
• Draft procedures and processes for catalog Curriculog and curriculum maintenance maintain shared access to these procedures and processes;
• Provide information and technical assistance to staff and outside entities regarding catalog related policies and activities and recommend alternative courses of action;
• Troubleshoot identify and resolve problems and issues related to production of the catalog; confer with administrators managers information systems personnel faculty and other staff to develop solutions and recommendations;
• Collaborate with departments across campus staff and faculty to assist with the catalog and Curriculog process and entry;
• Monitor the approval process for new courses programs certificates and degrees with appropriate parties including faculty deans and committees in collaboration with supervisor;
• Track and input all annual changes to programs and courses for the annual catalog and ensure the information is updated in the various instruction databases as needed;
• Ensure accurate input of all new revised and inactivated courses certificates and degrees into instruction databases collaborating with instructional staff as needed;
• Ensure all non-instructional sections of the Catalog are entered accurate and up to date;
• Assist in the maintenance of all curricular documents within the Office of Academic Affairs and act as a clearinghouse of information regarding articulations equivalencies and enrollment requirements;
• Attend Curriculum Committee and General Education Committee meetings to serve as a staff resource to faculty and department chairs.

• Review check for accuracy and consistency; interpret catalog data housed in multiple management systems to provide streamlined and consistent information for students the College and the community;
• Ensure accurate program and course coding.

• Monitor activities in relation to established goals and within established parameters;
• Provide administrative support for your supervisor and division;
• Establish and maintain records and files;
• Maintain program inventory;
• Draft and proofread correspondence written reports and materials;
• Recognize when an issue should be referred and then make an appropriate referral to facilitate continued problem solving;
• Coordinate communications and collaborate with other offices or departments on campuses and centers as appropriate;
• Attend meetings as a program representative;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Academic courses programs degrees and certificates;
• College and state processes procedures and deadlines for instruction and higher education.

• Organization accuracy and attention to detail;
• Problem solving and conflict resolution;
• Record keeping;
• Creating and maintaining processes and training procedures;
• Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and Outlook.

• Adapt to changing business needs conditions and work responsibilities;
• Learn new processes and software;
• Effectively communicate in written and oral formats with internal and external stakeholders;
• Act and behave according to principles of integrity respect open and honest communication collaboration and compassion;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Collaborate as well as work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or a combination of education and experience;
• Two (2) years of experience maintaining records and databases;
• Experience providing clerical support that includes entry and extraction of data in a records management system;
• Proficiency in MS Word MS Excel and Outlook.

• Experience with Modern Campus products such as Acalog and Curriculog or comparable software;
• Experience with ctcLink or other enterprise management systems;
• Experience working with curriculum coordination in a community or technical college;
• Experience in higher education;
• Experience with educational regulations.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is based on Range 42 Step A $3643 per month with periodic increments to $4470 per month.Starting salary may be dependent on education qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and is dependent upon continued grant funding.
• This is a union-represented position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
• Retirement medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations. Additional information on benefits can be found at Deadline:Priority screening will begin afterApril 30 2026. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.
  
  Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
  
  Priority Screening Date: April 30 2026
  Interviews with Committee: Week of May 18th
  Finalist Interviews: TBD
  Anticipated Start Date: July 1 2026
  
  Application Procedure:
  To be considered for this position applicants must:
  1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;
  2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at includes the following:
     • The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
     • A current resume; (Attachment: Resume);
     • A letter of interest addressing the minimum desired qualifications and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).
  In order to be considered for the position you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  Conditions of Employment:
  • Prior to employment a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
    
    Additionally pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employer. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
  • In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
  • If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
  • This classification is included in the classified staff bargaining unit represented by the Washington Public Employees Association WPEA.
  
  Application Assistance:If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation you may contact Human Resources at Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at by the application closing date.
  
  For questions regarding the online application system you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Safari Microsoft Edge and later versions of Internet Explorer.
  
  SVC Annual Security Report:The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act require all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies procedures and statistics on certain crimes including hate crimes domestic violence dating violence stalking and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling or by accessing the Report at: Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.
  
  Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation and/or gender identity pregnancy genetic information age marital status disability honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact Carolyn Tucker Vice President of Human Resources/EEO 360.416.7794 or . For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance contact Title IX Coordinator Sandy Jordan 360.416.7923 or . Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way Mount Vernon WA 98273.