Curriculum & Catalog Coordinator

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Earned Bachelor's degree;
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in higher education or relevant professional experience;
• Workday experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Curriculum Coordination

• Monitors, routes, reviews and tracks curriculum and program change forms (routing, signatures, and status updates) for assigned colleges;
• Serves as the primary liaison for assigned college curriculum and program change forms, and provides guidance while communicating updates throughout the curriculum and program change process;
• Enters approved curriculum changes into Courseleaf;
• Coordinates with key university partners, ensuring seamless implementation of curriculum and program changes;
• Works collaboratively with Curriculum & Catalog Coordinator counterpart on curriculum and program changes;
• Serves as backup for Curriculum & Catalog Coordinator counterpart.

Catalog Coordination

• Directly updates and maintains the official academic catalogs (undergraduate and graduate catalog) for assigned colleges to ensure accuracy and prevent data mismatch;
• Ensures timely review of catalog content and effectively works with key university partners/offices to perform routine catalog edits and updates;
• Researches internal and external policies and regulations to ensure non-curricular catalog sections are in compliance with university, UA Board of Trustees, and state and federal policies and regulations.

Operational and Academic Support

• Works with the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Continuous Improvement with program change inquiries and clarifies external approval processes;
• Assists Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, AVCs, Finance Director, and Provost Chief of Staff as needed;
• Updates UA Little Rock academic affairs websites and non-curricular academic publications under the direction of the Provost Chief of Staff and the AVC for Continuous Improvement;
• Provides the Provost Office with operational support for special projects, procurement, events, front desk coverage, and travel support;
• Processes Faculty Senate legislation and provides operational support to Faculty Senate;
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and requirements related to higher education, specifically Academic Affairs;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite, Workday, and Courseleaf;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a focus on quality;
• Ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive or legally protected information.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.