Computer Science UnderGrad Academic Program Coordinator

To be considered for this role candidates must possess:

• A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in computer science higher education administration education engineering a STEM discipline business administration or a related field.

• Proven track record in administering or supporting academic programs transfer-credit evaluation curriculum administration degree audit academic advising student records or related higher-education functions.

• Proven track record interpreting and applying academic policies curricula student records or other complex requirements requiring independent judgment and discretion.

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining procedures documentation training materials or institutional knowledge resources.

• Demonstrated ability to provide subject-matter expertise and coordinate complex academic processes across faculty staff and administrative units.

A masters degree in computer science higher education administration engineering a STEM discipline or a related field is preferred. Experience with engineering or STEM curricula transfer and articulation processes student-information or degree-audit systems and ABET or other specialized accreditation is highly desirable.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidates conduct at their previous institutions specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct harassment and/or discrimination before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.

Undergraduate Academic Program Coordinator (25% time)

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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 part-time (25% time) Undergraduate Academic Program Coordinator to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence professional development and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary Range:$ 10012.50 - $12919.25 annually at 25% time (10 hours per week). Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: Remote

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. Based on full-time employment pro-rated for part-time FTE.
• 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 twelve (12) 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 Undergraduate Academic Program Coordinator administers undergraduate academic program processes for the Department of Computer Science (CS) within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS). The position has delegated responsibility for evaluating transfer and other prior academic credit applying faculty-approved curricula and academic policies contributing to continuous-improvement activities associated with ABET accreditation and supporting consistent documented academic decisions across the departments undergraduate programs. The position exercises discretion and independent professional judgment in resolving complex academic records and determining course equivalency degree applicability prerequisite satisfaction and other academic requirements while referring substantive curricular or policy questions to appropriate faculty or academic leadership. The position serves as a department resource and subject-matter expert on transfer articulation and academic program administration maintains institutional knowledge and documentation of academic decisions and develops procedures and training materials that promote consistent practices across programs. The position collaborates with faculty academic advisors Admissions the Registrar and other university offices to carry out these responsibilities.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

(50%) Academic Evaluation and Program Administration

• Evaluate transfer concurrent-enrollment examination and other prior coursework for equivalency and applicability to CS undergraduate programs using discretion and independent judgment.

• Review academic records and supporting course information to determine satisfaction of program admission Engineering Intent prerequisite and degree requirements.

• Interpret and apply university policy faculty-approved curricula articulation agreements and established academic precedents.

• Refer novel or substantive curricular questions to appropriate faculty or academic leadership and document resulting decisions.

• Resolve or coordinate complex academic-record issues affecting student matriculation program admission and academic progression.

(25%) Articulation and Institutional Knowledge Management

• Maintain records of course equivalencies articulation agreements faculty decisions curricular substitutions effective dates and related academic precedents.

• Translate faculty determinations and established precedents into documented equivalency rules procedures and guidance for consistent future application.

• Review and update equivalencies when curricula academic policies or courses change.

• Maintain accessible institutional knowledge supporting consistent academic evaluation advising program review and accreditation.

(15%) Procedures Training and Coordination

• Develop and maintain procedures reference materials decision guides and training resources for academic evaluation and related program processes.

• Provide subject-matter expertise training and consultation to faculty and staff on evaluation procedures academic requirements articulation practices and escalation of curricular questions.

• Coordinate with EAS and university offices responsible for admissions advising transfer credit registration degree audit and student records.

• Identify recurring problems or inconsistent practices and recommend improvements to processes systems documentation and training.

(10%) Accreditation Assessment and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and provide documentation related to transfer credit curricular requirements student progression and graduation requirements for ABET accreditation and program review.

• Evaluate and support improvement of administrative processes to ensure consistent implementation of approved curricula and applicable accreditation requirements.

• Compile and analyze academic records evaluation histories and related information for accreditation assessment and program-review activities.

• Identify trends and process issues affecting transfer students academic progression or curriculum administration and recommend improvements.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by:September 26 2026.
• Potential interview dates:week of October 5 2026.
• Potential start date: October 15 2026.

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.