Curriculum System Analyst

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Curriculum System Analyst. 

The position reports to the Executive Director of Registration and Advising Services and works closely with the Registrar, Admissions, Curriculum Committee, Academic Departments, Office of the Provost, Academic Advising Council, Information Technology Services, and Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning teams, and is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of academic records and curriculum management within the institution. This role involves a combination of administrative, analytical, and compliance-related tasks, ensuring that the college adheres to internal policies and external regulatory requirements related to curriculum and academic records. This is an on-campus position with the possibility of hybrid and remote work arrangements.

Responsibilities: The Curriculum System Analyst at Western Colorado University is responsible for adding and maintaining curriculum in the Workday Student Information System and the annual catalog. This role involves managing the configuration and testing of academic programs (new and historical), overseeing business process configurations, building dashboards, and writing reports related to academic records.  The position requires cross-functional collaboration with many departments to address integration and data conversion needs, ensuring seamless functionality across systems.  Key responsibilities include developing advanced eligibility rules and conditional logic in reports and curricula to ensure precise application of degree audits and business processes while maintaining data integrity.  Identify and recommend process improvements and optimizations for technical stability.  Provide operational and strategic recommendations and lead implementation efforts. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with three years of experience in higher education, curriculum management, IT services, and/or applicable project management.  Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively, both simultaneously and in parallel.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree or advanced credentials, experience with training and communicating within diverse populations, and expertise in Workday Student, Excel, Banner, Ellucian and/or Slate with working knowledge in creating complex dashboards and report writing.

Compensation: $25.00 - $26.44 per hour (the annual equivalent of $52,000-$55,000). The position is FLSA non-exempt and overtime eligible. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

Application Procedure: Required attachments for online application include a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references.

Please direct questions to search committee chair, Laurel Becker at [email protected]

Application deadline is Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at 11:59PM (MST).

Note: When submitting the initial employment application/materials for this position, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution or program. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community.  With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community.  K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping… all within minutes of the campus.

Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS

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