Specialist, Curriculum
Job Description
Develops curricula, documents educational and career and technical courses and processes.
Maintain curriculum for assigned program, course descriptions, and other relevant instructional pages and annually produce updated program degree plans.
Assist in writing, editing program materials, and compiling special projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide assistance to councils and committees involved in the development of new curriculum and revisions of existing curriculum via various communication channels.
Stay informed of industry needs and trends to ensure alignment of curriculum with area needs.
May assist with degree audit as necessary.
Develop and maintain manuals and handbooks detailing required format, procedures, and timelines as resource information.
Monitor curricula requests for new programs or program revisions for accuracy; submit all program information, including local needs and special topics courses to the assigned agency.
Participate in the development and evaluation of new curriculum.
Conduct research and consult with faculty, staff, organizational leadership, and business representatives in the design and development of new curriculum.
Coordinate the review/assessment of current curriculum to ensure that course/program is meeting intended objectives and funding agencies, d accreditation requirements.
Monitor Program/Course descriptions and program files electronically for currency and coordinates information with PeopleSoft.
Submit all program additions, deletions and revisions electronically to PeopleSoft utilizing correct format.
Assist in preparing instructional materials for the College and proofread/prepare course descriptions and degree plans for assigned area.
Use web applications and appropriate technology to perform all of the above tasks.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Associate’s degree required in a related field
- 3 years of related work experience required
- Valid Texas Driver License
- MS Office Programs
- Information Management Systems
- Design and Drawing Software
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
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