Specialist, Curriculum - Houston, United States - Houston Community College

Houston Community College

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Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

JOB SUMMARY
Develops curricula, documents educational and career and technical courses and processes.

Maintain curriculum for assigned program, course descriptions, and other relevant instructional pages and annually produce updated program degree plans.

Assist in writing, editing program materials, and compiling special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide assistance to councils and committees involved in the development of new curriculum and revisions of existing curriculum via various communication channels.

Stay informed of industry needs and trends to ensure alignment of curriculum with area needs.

May assist with degree audit as necessary.

Develop and maintain manuals and handbooks detailing required format, procedures, and timelines as resource information.

Monitor curricula requests for new programs or program revisions for accuracy; submit all program information, including local needs and special topics courses to the assigned agency.

Participate in the development and evaluation of new curriculum.

Conduct research and consult with faculty, staff, organizational leadership, and business representatives in the design and development of new curriculum.

Coordinate the review/assessment of current curriculum to ensure that course/program is meeting intended objectives and funding agencies, d accreditation requirements.

Monitor Program/Course descriptions and program files electronically for currency and coordinates information with PeopleSoft.

Submit all program additions, deletions and revisions electronically to PeopleSoft utilizing correct format.

Assist in preparing instructional materials for the College and proofread/prepare course descriptions and degree plans for assigned area.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

Associate's degree required in a related field
3 years of related work experience required

Licensing & Certification

Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

MS Office Programs
Information Management Systems
Design and Drawing Software

Competencies

Delivering High Quality Work
Accepting Responsibility
Serving Customers
Supporting Organizational Goals
Driving Continuous Improvement
Acting with Integrity
Thinking Critically
Managing Change
Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest singlyaccredited, openadmission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork.

You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution.

Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 5
Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
Overall aftertaxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
Houston is a majorleague sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
The weather is great Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed yearround.
Worldrenowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its firstrate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment t