Curriculum Specialist - COA

College Information

Peralta/College Information

College of Alameda

College of Alameda’s mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals.

The College is California’s only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community.

Position Information

Job Title
Curriculum Specialist - COA

Time Base
40 hrs/week 12 months/year

Compensation
Salary Range: $5,930.71- $7,517.98/mo, Hiring Range: $5,930.71 - $6,511.37/mo - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.

Position Type
Classified

Department
Instructional-VP (251)

City
Alameda

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction or designee, perform a variety of specialized work related to the operations and functions of the College curriculum services. The Curriculum Specialist coordinates information and resources for faculty and administrators in preparation of curriculum proposals to assure compliance with State and local rules, regulations and policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Maintains the college curriculum and corresponding database by coordinating and tracking the curriculum-related documents (courses and programs) from development through Board and Chancellor’s office approval as required. Ensures compliance with District policy and state curriculum regulations. Verifies information and assigns appropriate local, state, and federal codes; maintains current knowledge of state regulations regarding curriculum issues.

• Serve as liaison and technical resource to the Curriculum Committee; assist in the preparation of the agenda and materials; develop and recommend timelines; update curriculum and academic programs
websites; attend meetings and take minutes.

• Review and edit curriculum documents and course outlines as appropriate; assure compliance of District Board policies and Title V regulations; assist employees in completing on-line course outline forms.

• May serve as liaison to State Chancellor’s Office for college curriculum matters.

• Assist administrators, faculty and others with research for courses and classes, including review of State and local rules, regulations and policies.

• Interpret, explain and disseminate Title V regulations to divisions, administrators, faculty, and staff; compare and contrast changes to Title V regulations and make appropriate adjustments to materials and other resources as required.

• Assist with the preparation, review, printing, distribution and updating college on-line and hard copy publications including the catalog and handbook.

• Maintain files of College Course Outlines of Record; provide copies to students, faculty and staff as requested.

• Produce various reports as required by state agencies, administrators, faculty and others regarding courses and classes offered by the College.

• Update College’s on-line curriculum changes using ASSIST . Update the list of College, IGETC, and CSU general education courses and UC Transfer Courses.

• Serve as primary backup to Academic Support Services Specialist in the development and maintenance of class schedule.

• Serve on committees as assigned. Attend regional meetings and workshops related to curriculum and articulation as requested.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in performing professional level work in the analysis, research and preparation of reports; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

2. Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.

3. Demonstrated experience and ability interpreting and applying a variety of rules, policies, and procedures relating to operations.

4. Work experience that involves analyzing situations accurately and taking an effective course(s) of action.

5. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

6. Experience taking notes at meetings and transcribing them with accuracy.

7. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint), the Internet browser, websites and e-mail.

8. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:
• College curriculum;
• Title V regulations and related College instructional and student Policies and procedures;
• Policies related to student and instructional records;
• Curriculum requirements at the community college level;
• Curriculum management systems;
• Specialized functions, activities and operations of an instructional services area;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• College organization, operations, policies and objectives, complex mathematical concepts.

Ability to:
• Speak and write effectively;
• Perform a variety of specialized work related to the operations and functions of the College’s curriculum services;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Use initiative and judgment while working independently;
• Perform specialized clerical and technical duties in an assigned instructional services area;
• Perform specialized technical duties in support of program activities;
• Set and meet deadlines, to learn articulation requirements and terms, answer telephones and greet the public courteously;
• Assemble, research, organize and prepare data for records and reports;

Environmental Demands

• Occasional work performed alone
• Constant work around and with people

Other Requirements

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Open Date
12/06/2022

First Review Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*

• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 25.37% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include:

• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

• Credit union membership

• Prepaid legal plan participation

• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children

* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.

Mission Statement

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. List of References
2. Other Document
3. Cover Letter
4. Training/Certification Document