Curriculum Specialist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Curriculum Specialist to join the Office of the University Registrar. This full-time temporary role, with a hybrid work schedule, oversees curriculum configuration in ConnectCarolina (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions) and CourseLeaf, plus Simple Syllabus, the public syllabus repository.

The specialist acts as the campus liaison for curriculum changes, deadlines, and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience updating student records in a Student Information System in a higher education setting.
• Previous PeopleSoft experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain curriculum data and academic plans within campus systems.
• Serve as liaison for curriculum-related matters with campus partners.
• Ensure accurate system configuration and thorough documentation of changes.

Skills

PeopleSoft

CourseLeaf

SIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

CourseLeaf

Simple Syllabus

Job description

Department:

University Registrar - 542000

Career Area :

Student Services

Posting Open Date:

10/08/2026

Application Deadline:

10/16/2026

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Curriculum Specialist

Position Number:

20071357, 20064997

Vacancy ID:

S028133

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This position provides flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$22.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date:

11/02/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months or longer

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) serves several key duties as set from the Faculty Code of University Government:
1) OUR serves as the keeper of the academic records of all students registered in the University and issues official transcripts and reports of such records; 2) conducts the registration of all students in the University; 3) prepares and publishes the class and examination schedules; and 4) administers the faculty regulations relating to the removal of academic deficiencies incurred in this University and to compliance with probation and readmission requirements.
To fulfill these duties the office has following core service areas for and on behalf of the university community, including students, alumni, administration, faculty, staff, and other constituents.

• Classroom Scheduling
• Curriculum/Student Information System Academic Structure
• Degree Audit/Graduation
• Records and Enrollment
• Student Data/Reporting
• Training, Provisioning and Documentation
• FERPA/Regulatory Compliance Oversight

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Curriculum Specialist to join the Office of the University Registrar. This full-time temporary role, with a hybrid work schedule, is responsible for overseeing the configuration and maintenance of the University’s curriculum within ConnectCarolina (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions), CourseLeaf, the course catalog system, and Simple Syllabus, the university’s public syllabus repository.

Serving as the primary liaison for curriculum-related matters, the Curriculum Specialist works closely with campus partners to manage course proposals, academic program revisions, academic plan updates, and syllabus submission support. The position ensures accurate system configuration, thorough documentation, and consistent communication regarding curriculum changes, deadlines, and procedures.

Key responsibilities include maintaining course and academic plan data, developing controls that ensure the integrity of curricular systems, and delivering outstanding customer service to faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. The Curriculum Specialist also supports various administrative processes, including managing Formstack submissions related to role updates and workflow adjustments, while promoting and communicating university policies and procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences:

• Experience working with the public in a university setting
• Experience updating student records in a Student Information System within a higher education setting
• Previous PeopleSoft experience

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.