Director of Curriculum Operations

Department Information

To apply: https://schooljobs.com/careers/ccccs/systemoffice

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 direct curriculum business processes. This is not a curriculum or instructional design role. We are looking for someone to provide leadership, technical expertise, data analysis, policy advising, strategic direction, and project management within CCCS for administrative curriculum process design, implementation, and management. If you are looking for an opportunity to create sustainable systems and processes to operationalize curriculum, we encourage you to apply! CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits, 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 in strategic planning and project management.

Supplemental Information

Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:

• Knowledge of curriculum management software, course and program catalogs, and curriculum data within a student information system.

• 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, including curriculum operations technologies, 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.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects while achieving outcomes in a timely manner.

• 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.