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Location

Urbana, IL | United States

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Job description

Coordinator of Content & Scheduling

Gies Academic Programs

Job Summary

Supports course scheduling for Gies' online programs and contributes to product research for the entire portfolio of Gies' academic programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Curriculum and Program Research Support

• Assist in the development of research on curriculum, trends, and opportunities for content and educational portfolio expansion.
  
• Conduct research to inform curriculum development and content strategy decisions, identify gaps in existing curriculum, and propose enhancement in support of the Educational Portfolio Associate Manager.
  
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in higher education and business education to ensure curriculum relevance.
  
• Draft reports summarizing findings from curriculum research, providing actionable insights and recommendations for course revision and new content development.
  
• Support the management of internal program content development proposals.

• Course Scheduling & Administration

• Create the proposed academic year schedule and submit it for review incorporating new offerings and revised schedules as determined by the Director of Content and Educational Portfolio Strategy.
  
• Coordinate with schedulers in the academic departments to enter course schedule information (courses, registration restrictions, sections, enrollment limits) into the Banner system and revise the information, as necessary.
  
• Develop initial live session schedules for all iDegrees courses.
  
• Along with the Educational Portfolio Associate Manager, proof and revise information for the Course Catalog and Program of Study Catalog each year.

• Administrative Support

• Communicate course schedules, instructional team information, and other key data broadly to the Graduate Programs and Teaching & Learning teams.
  
• Maintain internal records including instructors and course team assignments, live session schedules, and enrollments.
  
• Update online course repositories to ensure accurate and timely information is shared with prospective and current students.
  
• Enter and maintain curriculum maps for Gies' academic programs in collaboration with accreditation staff.
  
• Assist the Director of Content and Educational Portfolio and Strategy and the Educational Portfolio Associate Manager in formulating data-informed approaches to managing course scheduling and content proposals.

Specialty Factors

• Bachelor's degree.

• A total of two (2) years (24 months) in education, training and/or work experience in course scheduling, curriculum research, or a related field. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
  Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with campus information systems such as Banner.

• Broad knowledge of curriculum planning, academic curiosity about a wide range of business-related topics, and an ability to support data informed decisions through research and data collection and review.
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities effectively

• Excellent research, communication, and writing skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• A service-oriented attitude working with faculty and staff.

• Working knowledge of computer related databases and office-related software.

• Working knowledge of the University of Illinois.
  Appointment Information
  This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary will be commensurate with experience, with the base salary starting at $55,000. This position is fully remote in the state of Illinois
  For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at .
  For more information about Gies Business, visit .
  Application Procedures & Deadline Information
  Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 24, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Talisa Thompson at [email protected] For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
  The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
  Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .
  Requisition ID : 1023274
  Job Category : Administrative
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