Course Development Specialist (Part-Time, Variable Hour)

Salary: $18.21 - $22.76 Hourly
Location : UVU Lehi Campus 2912 Executive Pkwy, Lehi
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: FY2402508
Division: Academic Affairs - Student Success
Department: Concurrent Enrollment
Opening Date: 03/28/2024
Closing Date: 4/15/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
First Review Date: 04/05/2024
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter
Applicant Support: 1-855-524-5627
Position Announcement
Utah Valley University is seeking a part-time Course Development Specailist! Working under the direction of the Director of Academic Success & Partnerships, the Course Development Specialist plays a crucial role in facilitating the creation of new course offerings for the Concurrent Enrollment program. This includes the development of entirely new courses as well as the realignment of existing courses to accommodate updates in the curriculum, whether initiated by the university or mandated by the state.
Summary of Responsibilities

• New Course Application Alignment and Evaluation: Facilitates the creation of new course offerings for the Concurrent Enrollment program. Evaluate each new course application, ensuring alignment between higher education and high school course titles and content. Collaborate with university departments, school districts, the Utah System of Higher Education, and the Utah State Board of Education to ensure alignment with state curriculum and regulations.
• Realignment and Updating of Existing Courses: Collaborates application process with all stakeholders to ensure alignment with state curriculum and program regulations. This entails reviewing and updating all existing courses. Successful completion of these processes demands attention to detail, seamless coordination, and communication.
• Guidance and Support: Provides expert guidance to faculty liaisons as they evaluate, answer, and submit the strands and standards for each aspect of the course. Course Development Specialist plays a key role in reviewing existing offerings to ensure they align with meaningful course pathways for students. This involves collaborating with program directors and coordinating with the University's Career and Technical Education team. 20%
• Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintains accurate records and follows through with updates as needed. Shadows and supports all aspects of the Academic Success and Partnerships processes and procedures.
• Collaboration: Course Development Specialist assists with other team duties once primary responsibilities are fulfilled.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a directly related field of study; OR a combination of education and experience totaling four years.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge

• Understanding of concurrent enrollment programs
• Understanding of high school and university curriculum
• Report generation and data tracking
• Organization
• Customer service
• Problem solving

Skills

• Proficient in use of computers and computer applications including Microsoft Office suite

Abilities

• Communication: trust to interact with instructors and departments effectively and professionally
• Comfortable working with instructors at high schools and university faculty
• Fostering teamwork and collaboration among diverse interests
• Work independently on projects

EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible from the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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• 8+

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This position is based in Lehi. Are you okay with that?

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