Director Of Curriculum Operations

Salary: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GJA-299907-02272024-NMC
Department: Colorado Community College System
Opening Date: 02/27/2024
Closing Date: 3/12/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 9026 E Severn Place Denver, CO 80230
Department Information
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Description of Job
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Director of Curriculum Operations to join our System Office's Academic & Student Affairs department. In this role you'll provide leadership, technical expertise, data analysis, policy advising, strategic direction, and project management within CCCS for administrative curriculum process design, implementation, and management. We are looking for someone who is passionate about curriculum and highly skilled at producing results and creating sustainable systems and processes. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! CCCS provides generous leave, , and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.
This is a term-limited role and is funded through three years after the employee's start date.
Duties Include:
The position works with leaders in Academic and Student Affairs across the system to

• Redesign curricular administrative processes including course and program approval;
• Design and implement systemwide strategies, training materials, knowledge articles, and self-help databases for curriculum management best practices;
• Initiate, organize, and implement curricular software improvement projects;
• Drive ongoing curricular initiatives and projects toward completion;
• Analyze and revise curricular policy, procedure, and process documents for inconsistencies and gaps;
• Provide operational direction and oversight of systemwide course and program portfolio auditing;
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant management of curricular catalog; and
• Ensure consistent and effective operations and holistic system-wide decision-making regarding curriculum processes and software systems.
• This position will also supervise one employee.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Three years of experience in higher education in areas such as program and curriculum management.
• Experience working with curriculum management software, course and program catalogs, and curriculum data within a student information system.
• Experience in strategic planning and project management.

Supplemental Information
Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:

• Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring that goals and priorities are met.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, accessibility, and ethical behavior.
• Practiced in using data-informed analysis and decision-making processes.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to accurately apply and explain policies, procedures, and record systems.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Ability to synthesize and draw key insights from a great deal of information lead to decision-making and action.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to rapidly learn and use technology to effectively support project work.
• Ability to continually prioritize changing project tasks or deliverables.
• Ability to convey complex, technical information to a diverse audience.
• Ability to multi-task, handle email, phone, and internet requests in a fast-paced, high volume, virtual environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage change, resolve conflicts, and build consensus.

Work Location/Travel Expectations:

• This position is located at 9026 E Severn Place, Denver, CO 80230.
• Occasional travel within Colorado may be required.
• Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.

The Colorado Community College System is the state's largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 120,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.
CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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