Ideal Candidate Statement

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Knowledge of higher education curriculum policies and procedures;
Familiarity working with an integrated educational database and a curriculum management system;
Strong computer proficiency along with aptitude and patience with teaching colleagues how to use software programs;
Ability to prepare meeting agendas and take accurate and detailed minutes;
Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills;
Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through in a timely manner;
Ability to work independently as well as an effective team member;
Proficiency with troubleshooting challenges self-sufficiently;
Capability to work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues;
Capacity to take initiative rather than waiting for direction;
Insight to work efficiently and effectively; proactively rather than reactively;
Dedication to being ethical, trustworthy, credible, loyal, and respectful of diverse views and opinions;
Ability to embrace diversity in serving students and colleagues of varied backgrounds and learning styles;
Commitment to environmental sustainability.

This is a temporary position.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Administrator, assist in planning and organizing curriculum approval cycles and timelines; prepare the Curriculum Committee and General Education Committee agendas and minutes; maintain and update assigned online curriculum management systems; input curriculum information into assigned databases; provide administrative support to scheduling related activities.

Assist in planning and organizing curriculum approval cycles and timelines in collaboration with faculty committee chairs; coordinate time lines and procedures to assure completion of yearly catalogs and class schedules;
Prepare the Curriculum and General Education Committee agendas; attend Curriculum and General Education Committee meetings and take minutes as required;
Maintain and update assigned online curriculum management systems, ensuring that all systems are identical in alignment with Chancellor’s Office requirements; ensure the integrity and security of databases; update and maintain applicable documentation; edit and review catalogs; update assigned web pages; provide technical database support to faculty and administrators;
Submit new and revised credit and noncredit courses and programs to the California Community College’s Chancellor’s Office for approval, ensuring that curriculum is compliant with Title 5 and Chancellor’s Office requirements;
Assist with ensuring the accuracy of associate degree, certificate, and General Education requirements for the catalog;
Input curriculum information into assigned databases; enter course revisions and new courses; audit and review courses and master course file; generate, maintain, update, and submit records and reports pertaining to curriculum changes and proposals;
Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to assigned activities;
Communicate with administrators, personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; read and respond to emails as appropriate; provide scheduling support as required;
Operate a computer and assigned software programs; operate other office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned;
Assist in managing the master calendar by following up with event organizers to complete the details required to publish events on the master calendar;
Attend a variety of meetings as assigned; take and transcribe minutes as required;
Demonstrate sensitivity to and for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s students, faculty, staff, and community;
Effectively engage and support historically disproportionately impacted groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices;
Provide back-up support to the Curriculum and Scheduling Technician;
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:

Policies and procedures regarding curriculum and higher education;
Fiscal, statistical, and administrative data collection and report preparation;
Formatting and proofreading techniques;
Title 5 and federal regulations related to curriculum;
Public relations principles and techniques;
Oral and written communication skills;
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures;
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Skills:

Operate a variety of office equipment including a scanner, printer, computer and assigned software;
Demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
Effectively use oral and written communication skills;
Understand and resolve issues, complaints or problems;
Pay attention to detail.

Ability:

Assist in planning and organizing curriculum approval cycles and time lines;
Prepare the Curriculum and General Education Committee agendas;
Maintain and update assigned online curriculum management systems;
Input curriculum information into assigned databases;
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed;
Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.;
Meet schedules and time lines;
Maintain records and files;
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to an associate’s degree and college-level coursework in business, communications;
OR
Related field and one-year administrative experience.
AND
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
Physical Demands
This position requires physical abilities needed to work in a standard office setting, including but not limited to:

Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods;
Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and twisting;
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling light and moderate amounts of weight;
Operating office equipment which may require repeated fine motor skills (e.g.: keyboard use);

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Required Application Materials

Transcripts
Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.

Job Details

Curriculum and Scheduling Specialist (Temporary)

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