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North Orange County Community College District
  • Position Number: 1497446
  • Location: Cypress, CA
  • Position Type: Curriculum Design


Curriculum Specialist

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: CCC687

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC Instruction Office Administration

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Job Description:

Perform advanced administrative duties independently at the direction of the immediate supervisor within a college or District; manage daily activities to assure efficient operations; provide information to departments, personnel, staff and the public by phone and in person; answer questions and resolve problems related to curriculum issues requiring specialized and extensive knowledge of the local and state curriculum inventory system; use independent judgement.

Compile and maintain curricular information in the student information system, local curriculum management system and the State curriculum inventory; code new courses for entry; maintain curricular changes and act as a liaison for MIS reporting; generate reports required for local, state, and federal reporting purposes.

Serve as a non-voting member on assigned curriculum and instruction committees; act as a resource to monitor course and program curricula throughout the approval process and contribute to assuring compliance according to legal guidelines; review proposals for completeness, formatting, spelling and grammar.

Advise faculty and staff on curriculum policies and procedures developed and approved by the campus curriculum committee; assist with the completion of proposals; prepare and distribute campus calendars related to curriculum, board agenda items, curriculum committee agendas, minutes and other documents related to the curriculum approval process.

Coordinate the curriculum approval process from the course/program proposal level through local and state approval, including tracking completion of changes (new and revised) according to legal guidelines and established timelines.

Provide support to the college Curriculum Committee; attend meetings; document and record proceedings; act as a resource; manage curriculum committee webpages; post minutes, agendas, and curriculum materials.

Collaborate with faculty to resolve problems while monitoring, advising, reviewing, and validating curriculum proposals to aide in assuring compliance and technical accuracy with a variety of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and restrictions, including Title 5, California Education Code, District policies and regulations, and curriculum and program development as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

Act as a resource and provide information, interpretation, and technical support to the Vice President of Instruction, Curriculum Chair, Faculty Senate President, Deans, Faculty, and staff in all matters pertaining to curriculum processing; train authorized faculty on course curriculum entry; assist in creating, updating, and tracking approval of course outlines.

Attend California Community College Chancellor's Office and State Academic Senate regional workshops, curriculum institutes, and webinars to maintain currency and compliance with Title 5 and California Education Code.

Monitor legal advisories from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and actions taken by the State Board of Governors.

Provide general interpretation of applicable laws, rules, regulations, restrictions, and policies of the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and provide analysis of potential impact on curriculum and programs.

Serve as a lead functional expert for the student information system and the local curriculum management system; maintain and update user documentation procedures; ensure the information is posted to all relevant college websites.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to others as directed.

Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:
This position is responsible for providing a wide variety of comprehensive, complex, and specialized administrative and technical duties in support of the coordination of the curriculum approval process and management of curricular information.

Working Relationships:
The Curriculum Specialist works directly with the campus curriculum committee and District curriculum staff and maintains frequent contact with college administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of local and state organization, policies, procedures and rules related to California Community College curriculum

Knowledge of state, district, and department processes and procedures for the development, review, and adoption of courses and instructional programs

Knowledge of the procedures and methods required for approval of curriculum and curriculum tracking in a community college environment

Knowledge of and experience utilizing local and state curriculum inventory and management system(s)

Knowledge of curriculum coding and MIS data reporting related to curriculum (i.e. TOP, SOC, SAM)

Knowledge of applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws

Knowledge of local and State laws applicable to assigned programs

Knowledge of organization, policies, and rules of assigned department or program

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment

Knowledge of record-keeping techniques

Knowledge of research methods and data analysis techniques

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of various computer software applications

Ability to work collaboratively with deans, faculty, and staff to maintain and complete course catalogue entry efficiently and with accuracy

Ability to provide information and guidance to staff on catalogue processes and procedures

Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately

Ability to compile, organize and coordinate data from a variety of sources

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as calculator, computer, copier, etc.

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to complete work efficiently with many interruptions

Ability to work confidentially with discretion

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to understand scope of authority in making independent decisions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements:
This position requires a valid drivers license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Drivers License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Board Policy 6360, Section 4.0)

Coursework must be verifiable on a legible transcript.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, supplemented by college courses.

Minimum four (4) years administrative experience.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
Work experience in the California Community College System.

Experience in support of Curriculum Development.

Experience with Curriculum Development management systems.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

The ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations.

Working Conditions:
College or District business office environment; subject to sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours). Repetitive use of upper extremities including hand coordination activities.

Salary Range: $4,750 - $5,763 Per Month

Number of Vacancies: 1

Commitment to Diversity:


Posting Number: 2015350P

Open Date: 06/10/2019

Close Date: 6/24/2019

Special Instructions Summary: This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The applicant selected for the position will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.

Applicants must complete the drivers license section of the application. If not completed, the application will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate N/A (not applicable). Do not use terms such as see resume or see attached.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3).

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website at http://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3659









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