• Curriculum Specialist

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    Curriculum Specialist

    **Requisition Number:** 64556

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** University Staff

    **Schedule:** Full Time

    **Posting Close Date:** 02-Jun-2025

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    Job Summary

    The College of Arts & Sciences at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Curriculum Specialist position! This professional position is a resource to students and advisors regarding the application of coursework (especially transfer coursework) to the College of Arts & Sciences curriculum and the application of college curricular policies to students' records. A primary responsibility for this position is deciding the transferability of courses from other colleges and universities to the University of Colorado and maintaining transfer tables in the computerized degree audit system. Another key responsibility is adjusting individual student degree audits so that degree progress and degree requirements are accurate. This position works with the Assistant Dean of Academic and Curricular Affairs to interpret and apply policies and rules to students. The position requires a proven ability to interpret, apply and explain complex policies and procedures. In addition, the individual in this position must possess strong communication, organizational and analytical skills. 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.

     

    Who We Are

     

    The College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world's most critical problems.

     

    The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing extraordinary research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom.

     

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

    _Evaluation and Articulation of Transfer Credit:_

    + Determine if courses taken at other universities and colleges transfer to the University of Colorado at Boulder for undergraduate students.

    + Determine the applicability of transfer courses to the College of Arts and Sciences curriculum.

    + Assess whether transfer courses have exact equivalents at the University of Colorado at Boulder. If not, determine the appropriate department and course level.

    + Approve appropriate transfer course substitutions for curriculum requirements.

    + Review and respond to petitions about the transferability and applicability to curriculum requirements if courses students plan to take at other institutions.

    + Work with the Assistant Dean of Academic and Curricular Affairs on policies regarding transfer credit.

    _Maintain Student Degree Audits:_

    + Adjust students' computerized degree audits so that students and academic advisors have access to an accurate report of students' academic standing.

    + Adjust College of Arts and Sciences audits at the request of the Deans of the College.

    + Adjust major and minor audits at the request of academic departments and programs.

    + Approve appropriate course substitutions based on transfer work.

    + Maintain a record of decisions about transfer courses accurately in the degree audit system.

    + Partner with the College's Degree Audit Coordinator to maintain appropriate processing of transfer credit in degree audits

    _Curriculum and Policy Resource:_

    + Interpret and explain curricular policies and their applicability to specific student cases verbally and in writing.

    + Review, resolve and respond to curricular petitions and queries from departmental advisors, students, faculty and staff arising from transfer course work or other sources.

    + Advise students and academic advisors regarding options for completing graduation requirements based on applicability of courses taken at other institutions.

    + Work with other campus offices as needed to gather information on student petitions.

    + Reevaluate transfer credit at the request of students or their advisors, and explain the reasons for decisions

     

    What You Should Know

     

    This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with some days in person and some remote.

     

    What We Can Offer

     

    The annual salary for this full-time position is $56,000-$60,950.

     

    Benefits

     

    The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

     

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    Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

    What We Require

    + A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

    + 1+ years of experience working in an academic setting that includes experience working with students with transfer credit or transfer credit evaluations.

    What You Will Need

    + Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.

    + Ability to work effectively in a working environment with multiple interruptions.

    + Ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships.

    + Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. A current resume.

    2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

     

    We may request references at a later time.

     

    Please apply by **June 2, 2025** for consideration.

     

    Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/)

     

    In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Curriculum-Specialist/64556 (https://apptrkr.com/6238047)

     

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    The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.