Summary

Serves as the universitywide functional lead for student academic services' curriculum records and curriculum systems by directing and managing the maintenance of the curriculum and degree audit systems, while maintaining the integrity of student records in accordance with regulations and standards

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees the maintenance of the university's curriculum in various university information systems to maintain accuracy and consistency, including developing standards for processes in this area and providing training as necessary
• Oversees and directs the auditing of students' academic records to monitor that students are taking the appropriate classes that will lead to degree completion; oversees conferral of student degrees
• Provides strategic direction on the configuration of the academic curriculum and degree audit systems, combining the needs of the students and advisors with the functional capabilities of the systems
• Manages and directs all aspects of student record maintenance regarding student change of status
• Supervises the curriculum in report databases and processes reports of any discrepancies and communicates these discrepancies and maintains accuracy
• Stays abreast of software upgrades and researches alternative solutions for the curriculum management systems, as well as works with IT to implement new software and system updates as necessary; serves in an advisory role with software vendors
• Oversees and assists in maintaining documentation on the use of and reporting from the university's student academic services' curriculum systems
• Advises faculty college and department chairs on the process and requirements for new curriculum development; assists in reviewing curriculum proposals and provides feedback
• Organizes regular universitywide department curriculum meetings to assess the accuracy, deliverability and completeness of curriculum proposals and communicates new curriculum and curriculum changes as necessary
• Assists with departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Moderate amount of experience working in higher education academic services or other related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business technology, or a related field of study
• Knowledge of the following software systems: Ellucian Banner, Perceptive Document Imaging, and DegreeWorks-Curriculum Management System

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.