Project Manager, Curriculum Reporting Compliance

Department: Curriculum Development & Transfer

Location: Jerry Sue Thornton Center

Reports To: Associate Vice President, Curriculum, Assessment, and Accreditation Activities

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req5886

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am - 5pm)

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Manages all institutional, state, national, and accreditation reporting related to curriculum development. Communicates with Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) representatives regarding new state program submissions and related reporting. Collaborates with Institutional Research, Financial Aid, and Accreditation Compliance to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages state required reporting for all new degrees and certificates, title changes, program deletions/updates and new locations
• Leads and optimizes curriculum state submission processes and any state reports required
• Leads communication with Ohio Department of Education representatives regarding submitted proposals and required additional documentation
• Drives and maintains comprehensive reporting on the progress of curricular development in relation to current workforce demands, providing key insights and updates to stakeholders to ensure alignment with institutional goals and timelines
• Researches, complies, and submits annual credit, content, and program length changes to ODHE and the Higher Learning Commission
• Provides updates on program credit and offering changes for purposes of Veteran’s Affairs reporting
• Designs, compiles, and provides curricular-related reports for Associate Provost as requested
• Provides reports for evolving state initiatives
• Manages internal reporting related to curriculum changes, including new programs and deleted programs
• Provides reports to the Project Manager of Accreditation Compliance inclusive of details related to new programs
• Provides state approval letters and other documentation to internal stakeholders as needed
• Monitors and shares annual curriculum updates for the Program Participation Agreement with Financial Aid
• Ensures data integrity and regularly audits data and associated reports
• Provides reports to faculty regarding pre-requisite subsequent coursework reports
• Researches the sustaining wage, job growth, and job opening data for new programs for purposes of state reporting
• Leads user support for curricular reporting systems, providing strategic guidance and ensuring efficient resolution of issues while managing system-related inquiries and troubleshooting processes
• Designs report-out templates for internal and external purposes
• Regularly assesses and evaluates existing curricular development proposals to ensure alignment with state and accreditation standards
• Manages and fulfills data requests from faculty and program managers, ensuring timely, accurate delivery of information to support decision-making and program development
• Manages and responds to curricular-related reporting requests from
• Leads data extraction and analysis using Argos and other reporting systems to support the collection of curricular data, ensuring data-driven insights for continuous improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree
  • Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Five years of progressive project or program management experience
• Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a department
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem solving methods in adaptive situations
• Demonstrated experience in reporting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Ability to effectively respond to requests from multiple levels of the College in various departments
• Ability to independently set goals and determine best course of action to achieve desired results
• Possess working knowledge of assessment systems concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Possess intermediate project management skills
• Possess advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Possess basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation, and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
• Ability to collaborate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts on major projects
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Ability to be creative and exercise initiative
• Ability to prioritize/handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, and confidential service environment
• Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions
• Critical thinker with ability to identify and implement efficiencies within daily operations

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Experience with reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI
• Experience with curriculum development and/or reporting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Special Note: Target Starting Salary Range: $65,325 to $67,000

The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.