Assistant Director for Course & Curricular Development
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is home to 15,000 students; 1,300 faculty and staff; and over 180,000 alumni. LAS is a diverse and dynamic college made up of amazing people doing impactful work every day at the heart of campus. The college includes a broad range of units and offers 70 plus undergraduate majors in areas including astronomy, Spanish, mathematics, political science, chemistry, biology, philosophy, psychology, and English. LAS is a diverse and inclusive community welcoming of all students, staff, and faculty members.
Job Summary
Responsible for processes related to curricular programs and courses within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS). Administratively supports academic units as they develop and revise degree programs and courses, ensuring college and university academic policies and procedures are being followed and that accurate documentation on programs is available to various stakeholders.
In this position, you will be working closely with faculty and academic advisors in the College of LAS.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead college efforts and support departments in processes related to undergraduate and graduate course and degree program development. Work closely with the Associate Dean for Curricula and Academic Policy, LAS Courses & Curricula committee, LAS General Education committee, Office of the Provost, Senate Educational Policy Committee, and General Education Board to facilitate reviews and approvals of new and revised undergraduate and graduate degree programs, new courses/course modifications, and general education course and recertification proposals. Ensure that College and Campus academic policies and guidelines are being followed. Subject matter expert and primary College contact for CIM-C and CIM-P systems.
Organize program and policy related to LAS Courses & Curricula and General Education committees: draft and distribute meeting agendas, provide support to committee members, attend meetings, and communicate as needed with college and other campus units to obtain additional information.
Lead the regular college updates of the academic catalog and websites for curricular programs and assist departments in complying with college and campus standards.
Lead the college's CourseLeaf processes and reviews, such as special topics courses review, 6/10 violations reports, red box error reports, course fee reviews, and reviews of stale and stalled courses and programs.
Participate in campus committees related to academic programs and courses as requested by the Associate Dean for Curricula and Academic Policy.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
A total of three (3) years in education, training, and/or work experience with course and/or curricular development, academic advising, and/or academic program support. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Liberal Arts. Master's Degree. Experience working in higher education. Experience working with faculty and/or academic units on academic program development.
Successful candidates will have:
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to build rapport and establish effective working relationships with co-workers and stakeholders from a wide variety of disciplines.
Demonstrated effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and linguistic differences.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy and little supervision.
Ability to explain and clarify ambiguous or complex policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to degree programs and course development at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $70,000 to $80,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (remote work and in-person work in Champaign-Urbana each week).
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 22, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and names/contact information for three professional references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
