8990BR

Position Title:

Curriculum Systems Analyst

Organization:

Office of the Provost & Sr VP for Academic Affairs

Job Responsibilities:

Implementation of CourseLeaf Curriculum Management System CAT (Catalog) and CIM (Curriculum) Modules

• Serve as program administrator and lead analyst for the new curriculum management system, overseeing its implementation.

• Work closely with vendor migration team to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.

• Partner with university stakeholders to analyze current business practices, gather and review all necessary documentation, and design curriculum work flows. This involves reviewing existing curricular policies from various entities such as RIT governance, NYSED, US DOE, and RIT’s institutional accreditor.

• Test functionality of newly-developed work flows and forms.

• Manage an extensive set of roles and assign user responsibilities to facilitate routing of proposals through an automated workflow, adhering to curriculum review policies.

• Develop documentation and conduct training sessions for faculty and staff on how to effectively use the new system.

• Serve as an approver during the migration phase of the new system, which involves reviewing and verifying all migrated data to ensure its accuracy and quality.

Academic Program and Curriculum Management

• As a team member, participate in stewarding historical curricular records and providing guidance to faculty and administrators for a wide variety of curricular actions, ensuring compliance with processes, policies and regulations at the university level, state and national education departments, and RIT’s institutional accreditor.

• Maintain website that provides guidance to RIT faculty and administrators for new and changing academic programs.

• Attend training and maintain current knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate best practices in curriculum management.

Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Requisition Number:

8990BR

College/Division:

Provost

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level:

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

118A

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years project management experience and/or experience with academic program management in higher education

• 3-5 years experience utilizing systems analysis skills and software systems to achieve successful operational and technical outcomes.

Communication Skills

• Excellent public speaking, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders by initiating, establishing, and fostering communication and teamwork in a positive work atmosphere.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in technology systems, data workflows and reporting, and ability to collaborate with campus partners to resolve issues.

• Proficiency in computer applications including database management tools, and online content management systems.

• Ability to function as the primary administrator for an enterprise-wide software application, providing training and customer support, testing software upgrades and patches, and working with the vendor to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

• Working knowledge of basic web publishing or a willingness to learn.

Project Management Skills

• Proficiency in project management, including planning, prioritizing, and executing a variety of projects that must be completed simultaneously and on time.

• Working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.

Other Skills

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CourseLeaf or similar enterprise-wide curriculum management system in higher education

• Experience in creating documentation and providing training on applications and technology usage.

• Strong testing skills for enterprise-wide software applications.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for off-site training programs.

Department/College Description:

The Academic Program and Curriculum Management department, in the Office of the Vice Provost, is responsible for overseeing academic program development and supporting the life cycle of all academic programs at the university. This department is the steward of historical curricular records and provides guidance to faculty and administrators for a wide variety of curricular actions, ensuring compliance with processes, policies and regulations at the university level, state and national education departments, and RIT’s institutional accreditor.

What do we believe at RIT?:

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location:

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Job Summary:

The Curriculum Systems Analyst reports to the Academic Program Manager. In addition to actively contributing to the Academic Program and Curriculum Management team’s ongoing responsibilities, the primary responsibility of this position for the first three years is to serve as the project lead and primary analyst for the implementation of university courses and curricula in CourseLeaf, an enterprise-level catalog and curriculum management software solution which aims to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of curriculum management at RIT. The Curriculum Systems Analyst will liaise with the vendor and collaborate with stakeholders across the university to analyze existing business processes, gather/review necessary materials, design/test workflows and forms in CourseLeaf, develop and deliver documentation and training sessions to faculty and staff, and review/approve all materials during the migration process. This role requires technical expertise in managing the implementation of a new system and also requires strong collaboration skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of academic program development processes and regulatory requirements.

After the new system is implemented, the Curriculum Systems Analyst will serve as the university content expert in CourseLeaf, oversee workflows for new/-modified academic programs and the annual review of academic programs published on RIT’s website and in the university catalog. This includes working with academic units and university partners to ensure that curricular updates are completed and correctly represented in published materials.

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

45700

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

76500