Curriculum Planner

: Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $22.75- $30.60. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.27- $28.73.

Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will begin on or around February 13th, 2024. Posting will remain open until filled.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility: Hybrid - majority on-site (3 days/week on campus), and/or dependent on department/school needs

This position is a 2-year contract appointment and is eligible for full UC benefits.

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.

The Merced 2020 Project, a $1.3 billion public-private partnership unprecedented in higher education and completed in 2020, nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. UC Merced also operates the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.

The university's mission of educational excellence and rigorous inquiry is powered by three schools and numerous research institutes and centers that seek scientific and social solutions for the Valley, California and the world. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced is preparing the way for a rigorous medical education program.

The course of UC Merced's evolution is piloted by a long-range strategic plan. Enacted in 2021, the 10-year blueprint is guiding how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway to earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted in each campus unit.

About the Job

In consultation with the Curriculum Manager but working independently, the Educational Services Curriculum Planner applies knowledge of department/School requirements to determine the courses to be taught by the department/School toward the B.S and graduate degrees. The Educational Services Curriculum Planner uses professional concepts in drafting the SOE schedule for undergraduate and graduate courses, taking into consideration faculty leaves, preferences, faculty course load, classroom availability, enrollment data, and university guidelines. Schedules include Fall and Spring semesters, as well as three Summer Sessions. Duties include the following areas of competency: interpretation of policies and procedures; data analysis; error checking and implementation of UC, campus, and School policies and procedures; responding to questions from and coordinating with Faculty, Lecturers, students, and other campus offices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working independently and in consultation with the SOE Curriculum Manager, the incumbent executes:

• End of Term Course Evaluations and maintains an archive for instructor/faculty review.
• Curriculum Review Process: a) Provides the first check within the School for curriculum modification and creation during the CRF Policy Process; b) Independently facilitates needed updates with faculty; c) Communicates and facilitates needed updates between the Office of the Registrar and/or Academic Senate, and the faculty.
• Analyzes a large amount of data (often using pivot tables) as data requests come in; including systems such as Banner, CatCourses, Curriculog, Astra, Cognos reports, and GLAAS.

Identify solutions to course schedule conflicts, this includes identifying possible solutions to resource and space constraints:

• Independently collaborates with campus units to provide solutions to solving course conflicts when available classrooms are scarce, this will include classroom swaps to accommodate faculty and student needs.
• Communicates course changes to faculty and students. This will include course cancellations and time changes.
• Collaborates with the Undergraduate Academic Advising unit to determine course demand. Uses available databases to pull reports and analyze data to efficiently schedule courses to allow students to progress toward their degree.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Educational Services performs course articulation duties:

• Independently analyses and course preparation for faculty review. Facilitates dialogue with faculty during the review process.
• Communicates articulation decisions to students and record the decisions into the appropriate databases.

Assists with administrative record keeping:

• Works with the Office of the Registrar to add IORs to Banner.
• Regularly updates Educational Services Manual documents as procedures are created or updated.
• Messages faculty regarding deadlines (including, but not limited to: CRF, instructional software, and schedule notifications) and maintains databases when messaging requires action from faculty.

Manages department teaching plans in order to project future course planning based on the department chair's three-year teaching assignments for faculty and non-faculty instructors.

Other duties as assigned; including, but not limited to:

• Assisting with special events as needed such as Innovate to Grow, Commencement, symposiums hosted by School of Engineering, etc.
• Apprises the Assistant Deans and Curriculum Manager of time-sensitive issues or materials as they occur.
• Updates the School of Engineering Instructional Logistics web page each semester.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related area or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
• One year of directly related, progressively responsible experience in a student services job function, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training. (Required)

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
• Knowledge of department, organization, and University policies, procedures, and directives.
• Knowledge of department and school / college general and major course requirements.
• Interpersonal skills to work with department senior management, faculty, and students.
• Ability in problem identification, reasoning, analysis to identify trends.
• Ability to find solutions to conflicting situations.

Background Check

Background check and fingerprinting will be required.

Policy Statement

How to Apply: An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact View email address on us.edajobs.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy. UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above. We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community. When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.

Vaccination Program Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy: The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at

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