"ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / CURRICULAR PROCESS & SYSTEMS"

Position Summary

The associate director of the curricular process and systems has primary responsibility for the strategic and collaborative leadership of the curricular process and associated support systems at Central Michigan University. This includes the administration of the university's curricular process and its tracking system. This position supports curricular initiatives and proposals as they move through the university's curricular process, including liaising with Academic Senate committees and supporting faculty and staff when submitting curricular proposals. This position is also responsible for collaborating with university constituents to improve faculty-facing academic technology systems, with a focus on the alignment of curricular and assessment systems. In addition, this position serves as a primary resource for information on curricular processes, policies, and systems, and helps promote an environment that supports curriculum centered on student-focused learning and success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution.
• Four years of professional experience in higher education academic administration.
• Knowledge of specialized computer databases relating to academic processes.
• Knowledge/familiarity with academic curricular processes, policies, and systems.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer software and operations including Microsoft Office applications.
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience working with and communicating with faculty and university administrators.
• An understanding of national and/or regional accrediting bodies.
• Supervisory experience.
• Higher education teaching experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration of the university's curricular process and its tracking system.
• Acts as a primary resource for explaining the curricular process, policies, and workflows.
• Works with faculty, curricular committees, and academic administrators in the planning, development, implementation, and review of curriculum.
• Develops and updates system resource materials for users and provides training as needed.
• Leads the expansion, coordination, and oversight of curriculum tracking, the course catalog (bulletin), syllabi, and associated IT systems.
• Recommends process improvements for curriculum processes.
• Troubleshoots and problems solves system function issues and provides technical feedback to programmers and vendors as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field. If there is another applicable document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize the Other Document (1) upload field. Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Pay Range

$55,000 - $63,000 per year

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Curriculum & Instructional Support

Position Status

Regular

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.0

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI