MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR COLLEGE CURRICULUM

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 0856

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Evaluates and develops college curriculum. Consults, trains and serves as a resource person to faculty, staff, curriculum designers and representatives from business, industry and agencies. Manages college curriculum processes and program review.

Scope

This position works in the area of instruction. Work contacts include faculty, administrators, staff, representatives from other educational institutions, business, industry and agency personnel and independent curriculum designers. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Curriculum Writer, Curriculum Technician and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Administers the development and production of college curriculum; analyzes business and industry training for possible conversion to college credit courses; consults with faculty, staff, business and industry representatives on design and development of curriculum; directs program reviews; analyzes data to determine effectiveness of curriculum and makes recommendations for program modification; participates in course development team; develops policy and procedures for the college curriculum office; develops articulation agreements between the college and other educational institutions; provides training for faculty, staff and free‑lance curriculum designers on writing measurable objectives and competencies; evaluates proposed district curriculum to determine quality and impact on college curriculum; monitors general studies guidelines and adjusts college curriculum accordingly; hires and supervises curriculum designers and staff; serves on various district curriculum committees and on business and industry advisory committees; monitors the budget; develops reports; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: techniques and procedures used in the design and development of curriculum; instruction and program evaluation; curriculum offerings of community colleges and universities.

Ability to: write behavioral objectives and course descriptions; coordinate complex activities with multiple parties; research, develop, present, promote and negotiate projects and agreements; work independently; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in education or a related field and/or demonstrated experience in the coordination of college‑level curriculum development and administration.

Special Conditions of Employment

Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.