POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Director, Curriculum Planning & Management
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1739
GRADE 47
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Chief Academic Strategy Officer
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Director, Curriculum Planning & Management provides administrative leadership, oversight, and support to the university’s curricular functions needed to coordinate and effectively deliver academic programs and courses. This position provides analysis, consultation, project management, and recommendations to academic areas, deans, and Office of the Provost in support of academic planning, in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. This position supervises departmental staff, develops goals and objectives supporting ongoing initiatives, and assists in the development of strategies for curricula development, approval, and implementation. Areas of responsibility include curriculum implementation, curricular system administration, operational oversight and support for all curricula processes and procedures, and production of the university catalogs. This position represents the Office of the Provost on assigned committees, work groups, and various meetings and provides a high quality of customer service and senior project leadership.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: Ten years of related professional work experience is required. Expert knowledge of complex academic policies and procedures such as curriculum, registration, enrollment reporting, degree progress/audit, classrooms, assessment, or scheduling is required. Experience working with complex data systems is required. Experience working in a higher education setting is required. Experience working with faculty and administration is preferred.
Skills: Ability to work effectively and collegially with university administrators, faculty, staff, and students is required. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills that allow the individual to respond to the needs of faculty and administration is required. The ability to effectively disseminate information regarding academic regulations to various University constituencies is required. Ability to manage details associated with the implementation of complex practices, policies and procedures is required. Effective collaboration and decision-making skills are required. Prior experience as a trainer is required. Proficiency in curriculum and school information systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Banner, Acalog, Curriculog or similar ERP systems preferred. The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment is preferred. Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversees, manages, and is responsible for the implementation of all approved curricula.2. Provides administrative leadership, oversight and support of the university functions needed to coordinate and effectively deliver academic programs and courses.
3. Develops and implements curriculum best practices, policies and procedures related to curricula approval, curriculum implementation and academic program planning.
4. Manages the annual production and updating of university catalogs.
5. Uses data to refine practices, policies and procedures that enhance student learning and supports the development and implementation of new programs and curricula.
6. Maintains a thorough knowledge of academic policies and procedures, serves as a resource for academic areas about academic policies and procedures, and interprets, explains, and enforces academic policies related to curriculum implementation and academic program planning.
7. Manages, develops, and supports operational procedures and practices related to the internal curricula approval process in collaboration with Faculty Senate leadership and committees.
8. Oversees administrative and operational support for Faculty Senate as related to internal curricula approval practices, processes, and procedures and serves as the representative from the Office of the Provost on Faculty Senate curriculum committees and workgroups.
9. Supports academic initiatives including development of academic programs, degree program changes, academic course programming, and academic realignment.
10. Acts as system administrator for Acalog and Curriculog systems, managing software updates, improvements, and programming.
11. Interacts with administrators and faculty to resolve challenges, implements new procedures, ensures consistency, and evaluates programs and services to enable responses to changing priorities.
12. Addresses and resolves complex or escalated issues related to academic program planning and curriculum development, approval, and implementation.
13. Leads or participates in special projects related to academic program planning, curriculum approval and implementation and provides expert consultation on student impact, accreditation and certification implications, registration and degree completion considerations, and university reporting impact.
14. Resolves problems and enhances various processes, projects, procedures, etc. by employing critical thinking skills and creativity.
15. Promotes a positive image and maintains effective relationships for the Office of the Provost by representing the Office of the Provost at various meetings, communicating with university administrators, faculty, staff, and students in matters related to academic program planning and curriculum approval and implementation.
16. Ensures that miscellaneous assignments related to academic affairs are completed in the best interest of the university by accepting and accomplishing tasks delegated by the Chief Academic Strategy Officer.
17. Facilitates a collaborative and efficient work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
18. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed.
19. Supervises professional staff. Identifies and solves operational and/or personnel challenges and clarifies expectations by holding regularly scheduled meetings and completing staff appraisals and development plans.
SUPERVISION
The Director, Curriculum Planning & Management supervises professional staff, support staff, graduate assistants, and student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
NOVEMBER 2024