Curriculum Specialist

Title: Curriculum Specialist

VP Area: Institutional Research & Registrar

Department: Registrars Office

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30 hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Job Purpose

Reviews, processes, and evaluates undergraduate and post baccalaureate level academic credentials to meet the policies and practices of the University regarding requirements for graduation.

Essential Functions

65% - Degree Progress Review and Conferral

• Responsibility for the review, processing, and evaluation of undergraduate and postbaccalaureate level courses/program curriculum in meeting the policies and practices of the University regarding degree requirements/conferral.
• Process adjustments per student and in mass per program and Dean requests when curricular changes impact previous catalog requirements.
• Works collaboratively with and advises students and program directors/advisers on degree deficiencies and academic solutions for successful degree progression.
• Updates and verifies the accuracy of undergraduate/post-baccalaureate level transcripts prior to the conferral of a degree.
• Ensures the accurate application and addition of course attribute coding to student academic records.

10% - Curricular Adjustment

• Advise graduating students on needed adjustment paperwork and/or transfer credit paperwork to complete degree requirements.
• Process all substitution and waiver paperwork received for all undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students.
• Assist in posting transfer credits for graduating undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students.

5% - Commencement

• Assist with the planning and production of the annual commencement ceremonies. This includes the production of the commencement booklet, line-up order and commencement cards, attendance tracking both before and after the ceremonies, and identify and recognize Latin honor and honor society recipients.

5% - Support Athletic Eligibility Certification

• Assist with certification of degree progression services for all student athletes.
• Assist with determination of student athletes' progress toward degree calculations.
• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department
  
  

Educational Requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Years Of Related Experience Requirement

<1 year

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and apply complex policies and regulations
  
  

Physical & On-Campus Requirements

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

The budgeted wage that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $20.85 per hour

Pay Range

Minimum Salary (Non-Exempt): 20.85

Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): 26.06

Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): 31.27

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement?: No

Is this position eligible for a signing bonus?: No

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