Curriculum Analyst
Are you passionate about using technology and analysis to empower student success? The University of Iowa Office of the Registrar is seeking two full-time Curriculum Analysts to join our dynamic team!
The Curriculum Analyst for the Office of the Registrar will support the university’s academic mission and student success as a member of the Curriculum Management team. The Curriculum Analyst will use strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to encode and maintain reports that measure progress toward degree (degree audits) using a vended product (uAchieve) and a homegrown student information system (MAUI). They will also work as a part of a team of curriculum analysts to uphold consistent encoding standards and practices, and they will work closely with college and departmental staff to provide expert guidance on suitable encoding solutions while balancing the needs of students, advisors, and other users of the degree audit system. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to learn new technologies and processes. They will also have the opportunity to:
- Maintain existing degree audits by analyzing curricular changes, course revisions, and collegiate policy to apply the appropriate encoding.
- Develop and apply consistent testing processes to ensure degree audits’ usability, performance, and adherence to standards.
- Assist end users in understanding the abilities of the degree audit report.
- Document, update, and improve policies and procedures involving all aspects of the degree audit reporting system.
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About the Department:
In the Office of the Registrar our mission is to provide the University faculty, staff, students, and public with accurate academic records that support the worldwide education mission of our institution. We work with every faculty, staff, student, department, and dean's office on this campus coordinating and providing services related to the student records: course catalog, registration, fees, records, transcripts, data warehouse, institutional research, reporting, maintenance, and security for student records data, grading process, graduation, and diploma services. Our services provide support for all departments in the Provost's responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education.
- Minimum one-year related experience, preferably working in higher education, degree audit encoding, data or policy analysis, academic planning, curricular management, or an academic advising setting.
- Potential travel for professional development or conference opportunities
- Some Experience with operation and application of:
- computer-based business and information systems or data management software.
- office support software (e.g. calendar, email, spreadsheets) and virtual collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams, shared file systems).
- computer-based business and information systems or data management software.
Competencies Required:
- Demonstrates a WORKING proficiency level in the following competencies:
- Ability to synthesize information and think both analytically and creatively to determine the best solution for a given need.
- Experience managing complex information requiring attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex tasks while collaborating with a team on shared standards of work.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and processes.
- Ability to synthesize information and think both analytically and creatively to determine the best solution for a given need.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Some (minimum one year) related experience working in higher education (two- or four-year institutions) or information management field.
- Demonstrates a WORKING to EXTENSIVE proficiency level in the following competencies:
- Experience using CollegeSource uAchieve degree audit software.
- Experience working in or collaborating with a registrar’s office.
- Experience working with a student information system.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information in a clear manner.
- Experience using CollegeSource uAchieve degree audit software.
To Apply:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:
- a current resume
- a cover letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
Work Modality:
Compensation: $49,000-$56,000 with Competitive Benefits
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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