Academic Operations Coordinator - 27643 University Staff

Description
University of Colorado Denver

School of Public Affairs

Academic Operations Coordinator

Position #00781390 Requisition #27643

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

Office of Advancement has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Academic Operations Coordinator

The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

CU Denver offers more than 100 degree programs, from the bachelor's to the doctoral level, in the heart of downtown. Here, more than 15,000 students pursue academic programs that range from global energy management to music industry studies to criminal justice. As part of the state's largest public university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with nearly 2,500 employees and annual economic impact of $800 million.

CU Denver Chancellor since July 2020, Michelle A. Marks is an innovator dedicated to making higher education equitable for the good of society. She spent her first 100 days on the job listening to the CU Denver community. Over six months, Chancellor Marks charged the university to collaboratively generate thousands of ideas to develop a radically new plan for CU Denver, designed not only to reset the playing field, but to change the game, increase access to an excellent education, and tackle some of the grandest challenges facing our society, all in service of the idea that CU Denver should work for all.

"CU Denver is the essential institution to meet this moment. We're a pioneer of inclusive learning. We're young and innovative, embodying the curiosity, kindness, and ambition of the Rocky Mountain spirit. And we believe that redefining the urban public research university is the most important thing we can do for higher education and for the future of America."

~ Chancellor Michelle Marks, PhD
Job Purpose:

The School of Public Affairs (SPA) is an academic unit of the University of Colorado Denver. The School provides instruction, applied work and service to the community through many outlets. The SPA Academic Operations Coordinator is an unclassified position requiring knowledge of higher education operations. This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting the course coordination for all academic programs, and all room scheduling & meeting management for the school. This position serves as a resource for school leadership and reports to the Academic Services Manager.

SPA Academic Operations Coordinator:

• Plan, develop, and implement the process for the SPA schedule of courses, including finalizing all teaching schedules and working with Program Directors to manage degree offerings and rotations for all degree programs; BACJ, BAPA, MCJ, MPA, AMPA, CHAMPA, PhD.
• Establish SPA production calendar annually and provide regular updates to Program Directors throughout the year.
• Establish effective communication procedures for advising academic programs and key decision makers about the schedule of courses and all related details.
• Research and verify accuracy of course information, enrollment data, course notes, instructor information, room usage patterns or room features, and Learning Management coding on the integrated student information system (CU-SIS).
• Work with Program Directors and Associate Deans to develop, administer, and analyze regular surveys of students and alumni, and other surveys as requested.
• Stay current on student privacy and information security regulations.
• Provide any curriculum data needed to comply with external reporting requirements, including data required by external accrediting agencies and as part of the university outcomes assessment and program review processes.
• Coordinate several editions of the SPA schedule of classes with each Program Director, verifying CU-SIS data and managing issues for all course sections each term and ensuing that schedules are correct for each enrollment period.
• Coordinate rooming for SPA, using EMS rooming software, and resolving problems in coordination with the rooming coordinator in the Office of the Registrar to verify correct rooming information in CU-SIS.
• Evaluate room-change requests according to needs-based criteria and authorize or deny requests as appropriate.
• Serve as the main staff position in the college with write-access to CU-SIS.
• Serve as SPA liaison to campus committees for course coordinators, Maymester and summer programming, extended studies, and others related to the duties of the position.

Registration and Enrollment:

• Serve as the main point of contact for registration and enrollment; resolving all issues directly with the students, advisors and the Registrar's office.
• Coordinate the waitlist process each term; tracking course capacity overloads, Quick-Enrolling students into sections, and ensuring waitlisted students obtain access to Canvas.
• Assess departmental needs for prerequisites checking and enforcement and establishes procedures for registration.
• Keep student advisors informed of course enrollment and waitlist status each term.
• Maintain all student groups for distribution purposes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all new CU-SIS functionality and participate in pilots to facilitate the registration needs in the school.
• Provide analysis of enrollment data to program directors to assist with course scheduling and to determine enrollment limit adjustments.
• Develop procedures and reports for recording and comparing enrollment data at established intervals during registration period through census utilizing Excel spreadsheets and reports provided by Institutional Research.
• Work in consultation with the program directors to add or cancel course sections based upon needs analysis.
• Serve as the Qualtrics administrator for the school.

Course Administration and Logistics:

• Serve as the Canvas Administrator for the School; responsible for managing terms, creating courses, viewing and moderating enrollments and content for all courses.
• Assess and resolve faculty access issues including initial provisioning to CU-SIS, class rosters, grade reporting and Canvas access issues.
• Ensure that new faculty, lecturers, and graduate assistants complete required trainings and security paperwork required by the Registrar's office.
• Serve as the central point of contact for faculty on administrative issues related to courses, including scheduling and rooming preferences, required textbook orders, after-hours building access for courses in the Lawrence Street SPA classrooms.
• Coordinate textbooks and place orders with campus bookstore for all courses.

Curriculum:

• Manage the Curriculum Review cycle and catalog maintenance; ensuring all edits and revisions follow the appropriate university procedures prior to publication. Establish a tracking system for all curriculum changes and submit necessary forms to the Office of the Registrar and University Curriculum Committee
• Update and ensure the accuracy of degree plans and course completion plans used by advisors
• Serve as liaison to the Registrar's Office, requesting additions and deletions of plans and sub-plans, subject codes, courses and managing all other program/plan data.
• Serve as staff liaison to program committees and as point of contact for programs proposing curricular additions and changes.
• Serve as designated editor and staff person in the school with write access to Acalog Catalog Management System for all programs and initiatives in the school, coordinating with program directors, student advisors, and the Registrar's Office to ensure that the catalog is accurate and inclusive of all degree requirements in the college.
• Serve as liaison to university catalog working groups.
• Interpret curricular policies at the school, campus, system and state (CCHE) levels as they pertain to program and course development. Assist in developing and revising policies as needed.
• As requested by program directors, implement innovative structures and interdisciplinary/cross-college offerings.

Room Scheduling & Meeting Management:

Coordinates the School's conference room scheduling and room reservations in the EMS System. (~30% of the role during non-pandemic times) Coordinates and confirms room reservation requests for SPA administration, faculty, staff & students. In the absence of the Dean's assistant, serves as secondary scheduling contact for the Dean's schedule/calendar.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and at least 1 year of previous professional experience in a higher education institution is required. Proficiency in Excel is also required.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous work at the University of Colorado using CU systems (CU-SIS, CU Data, Canvas, EMS, Qualtrics), University forms and policies/procedures. Experience handling confidential, sensitive and FERPA protected information.

Competencies:

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Outstanding customer service skills. Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring range for this position has been established at $46,000 to $55,000 and is commensurate with skills and experience.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125



Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu​.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Questions should be directed to: Elizabeth Pae, Elizabeth.pae@ucdenver.edu Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 13, 2022. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Job Category: Academic Services

Primary Location: Denver Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 30081 - SPA - OTHER

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Sep 29, 2022

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Elizabeth Pae Posting Contact Email: elizabeth.pae@ucdenver.edu Position Number: 00781390





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