Curriculum Analyst

Company: Allan Hancock College
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Position Summary
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the appropriate administrator, manages the curriculum development process; plans, develops, coordinates, and implements interdepartmental processes, communication publications, and reporting affecting the curriculum processes; facilitates faculty orientations, promotes and values the mission and vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The incumbent reports directly to the appropriate administrator. The incumbent will independently perform professional work involving judgment in the interpretation, analysis, and application of policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable state and federal law. The incumbent must have a comprehensive understanding of interdepartmental systems, processes, and procedures, as well as the broad implications of changes within those systems. The incumbent is delegated a substantial amount of autonomy and non-routine work in the functions of academic affairs, acting as a curriculum process expert and liaison of the office in related matters. Critical thinking, clear communication, and precise and appropriate application of regulatory requirements, including the necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with timelines and in an accurate manner are emphasized. The incumbent will work closely with faculty, the Articulation Officer, the Academic Planning and Policy (AP&P) Chair, admissions and records (A&R), information technology services (ITS) personnel, and schedulers. Further, the incumbent will interface directly with department chairs, academic deans and instructional support staff in such processes as information gathering, maintaining, and dissemination of information, as well as process and procedure development and improvement. The incumbent has a high frequency of responsible contact with administrative and professional staff, regularly bodies, and with other public agencies requiring a high level of subject-matter knowledge, processional engagement, tact and excellent oral and written communication skills
Essential Functions and Qualifications

• In collaboration with the college curriculum committee (AP&P), the incumbent oversees interdepartmental processes, communication, and reporting that affects the development and evaluation of curriculum, and oversees the curriculum approval process, which requires tracking, coordinating, guiding and reporting curriculum development activities locally as well as at the state level.
• Work closely with members of various departments and committees to align curriculum development with institutional outcomes and ensure cross-departmental collaboration, including coordinating and leading interdepartmental curriculum meetings formed to identify and solve processes impediments.
• Plans, develops, and maintains the curriculum development and review calendar to ensure coordination of tasks and align interdepartmental activities, including but not limited to articulation, curriculum review, catalog development, schedule creation, and transcription.
• Ensures consistent communication and documentation of current course and program transfer status across systems by collaborating with the Articulation Officer.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees large data projects to ensure compliance with updated regulatory requirements and to maintain the integrity of curriculum data across multiple systems and databases.
• Reviews and interprets changes in applicable regulations, provides updated guidance, communicates changes with stakeholders, recommends system policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies and to implement best practices.
• Serves as a member of the Technical Review Committee, AP&P Committee, and the Program Review Committee, promoting alignment of curriculum development activities to the educational master plan, governing regulations, program planning and development goals, and accountability procedures.
• Serves as the technical advisor for the college curriculum committee, and reviews and publishes documentation for the committee, including but not limited to, production and publication of minutes, agendas, and curriculum committee summary reports, adhering to applicable regulations, such as the Brown Act.
• Works closely with (ITS) to review and make recommendations for software vendors and platform usage related to curriculum development to improve faculty and student experience as well as accuracy, reliability, and validity of curriculum data .
• Facilitates vendor relationships and updates to curriculum software interface.
• Edits and updates course, program, and Academic Affairs information in the college catalog and related publications.
• Organizes, produces and maintains copies of all official college course outlines, in compliance with Title 5.
• Revises and updates procedural manuals (e.g., AP&P Calendar, Curriculum Development Guide and Program Review Resource Guide) to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and to support the curriculum development process across departments.
• Plans, develops, and delivers in-service training and professional development for various campus constituencies (faculty, administration, and classified staff) with respect to procedures related to the office of academic affairs and to guide and support curriculum development, ensuring alignment with the curriculum timeline, faculty and department goals, regulatory requirements, academic freedom, and college mission, values, and goals, including but not limited to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Accessibility (IDEAA).
• Maintains communication with and serves as a liaison to the chancellor's office, the regional consortium, and other outside agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure program inventory is current and accurate and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Oversees the submission of courses and program applications to the chancellor's office and monitors their status.
• Inputs, edits, and maintains the data for producing descriptions for the catalog and schedule of classes.
• Provides the scheduling staff, community education, and A&R with documentation of final approved curriculum and related content for the production of the schedule of classes, catalog, and transcript applicable information.
  Working Conditions:
  
• Duties are primarily performed in an office environment, at a desk or at a computer.
• The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday and will need to regularly reprioritize tasks.
• The incumbent will have regular contact, in person, via email, in virtual meetings, or on the telephone, with executive, management, supervisory, academic and classified staff, public agencies, regulatory bodies, and the general public.
• Work may require travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings, deliver trainings, complete professional development or conduct work.
  Physical Demands:
  
• Typically sits for extended periods of time.
• Operates a computer.
• Communicates over the telephone and in person.
• Regularly lifts, carries and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  Special Qualification:
  Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
  Minimum Qualifications
  Education and Experience:A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant, increasingly responsible instructional office experience in education, curriculum development or support, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred Qualifications:
  Faculty experience at a community college.
  Experience managing interdepartmental projects or processes preferred.
  Additional Information
  The desired start date is October 2024. This a full-time, 37-hours-per-week, 12-month, classified position.
  
  Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials through our website by Friday, September 13, 2024 by 11:59 PST: Cover letter;A current and complete resume/CV of education and professional experience;Diversity Statement - Considering our campus mission and values, please share how you have demonstrated your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your previous or current roles.Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Allan Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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