Job Description

Curriculum Management Specialist – 37370

University Staff

Description

Academic Services Professional/Curriculum Management Specialist

Office of the Registrar

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Academic Services Professional  to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is on-site. 

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range: $40,303.00 – $52,004.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-site 

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We’re proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get the complete picture!

Summary

The Curriculum Management Specialist performs tasks related to academic course scheduling, academic catalog maintenance, ad hoc academic classroom scheduling, and coordination of faculty portal and instructor/advisor access to the student information system. This position will also perform tasks related to the annual review of program/degree requirements.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: 

Oversight & Process Implementation (50%)

• Serve as contact for academic colleges, campus departments, and campus committees regarding academic course scheduling activities. 
• Process three course schedules annually including the adding, canceling, and updating of course sections in adherence with the term course schedule production calendar and applicable campus policies. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 
• Process ad hoc scheduling assignments of academic classrooms for campus events. 
• Strong commitment to service excellence and diversity. 
• Maintain course inventory catalog in the student information system. 
• Ability to organize tasks, resolve problems, balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, and meet deadlines. 
• Provide training assistance and support to academic departments, course schedulers, catalog editors, and Event and Conference services. 
• Collaborate with academic colleges, departments, and committees to maintain information for the online Academic Catalog.
• Coordinate with the Degree Audit team to review and update the Academic Catalog’s Program Pages as part of an annual review of degree and course requirements.

Strategic Initiatives (30%)

• Ensure the enforcement of requisites by assigning enrollment requirements and enrollment requirement groups. 
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with administrative staff, deans, department chairs, and faculty to support curriculum management. 
• Ability to think critically to identify issues and provide recommendations for improvement. 
• Ability to engage with and deliver services to individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds efficiently and effectively. 
• Communicate curriculum management policy to campus constituents. 
• Process assignment of classrooms for courses on the Colorado Springs campus by applying rules for priority room assignments and ensuring compliance with state fire regulations for seating capacities. 
• Support Registrar initiatives by producing the highest level of continuous process improvement, documentation, and compliance standards within the Curriculum Management team. 
• Ability to suggest improvements and enhancements on the academic catalog pages. 

Tech Support (20%)

• Ability to work with various technologies/information systems/computer programs including a student information system, MS Office Suite, Adobe products, College Source uAchieve degree audit software, etc. 
• Strong attention to detail as demonstrated through the accurate interpretation of documents and the input of the information into a database. 
• Audit each course catalog entry to validate the correctness of course attributes. 
• Basic knowledge related to room scheduling software (25Live) and the academic catalog software (Modern Campus). 

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: July 30, 2025
• Potential interview dates: August 5, 2025- August 13, 2025
• Potential start date: September 1, 2025

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required
• Experience learning and applying new skills related to academic scheduling (academic, event, customer appointments, etc.) to higher education curriculum management is required. 
• Experience learning and applying new skills related to degree audit requirements review and updates is required. 
• Experience working with various technologies/information systems/computer programs including a student information system, MS Office Suite, Adobe products, etc. is highly desirable.
• Experience working with students, staff, and faculty within a higher education setting is highly desirable. 

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Applications submitted by July 30, 2025 will receive full consideration.
• Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 37370).
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. 

If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s)

Application Materials Instructions:

Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting.

• A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time.
• A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
• Unofficial transcripts When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Academic Services

Primary Location: Colorado Springs 

Department: C0001 — Colorado Springs Campus – 40128 – VCEMSA-Registrar

Schedule: Full-time 

Posting Date: Jul 25, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Ann Schwab 

Posting Contact Email: aschwab@uccs.edu

Position Number: 00768801