Curriculum Systems Specialist

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,500; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an entry-level professional to assist with curriculum technologies, including the general catalog and curriculum management tools. The role collaborates with multiple campus groups to provide encoding, analysis, configuration support, and maintenance for tools.

Responsibilities include configuring catalog requirements, supporting faculty through review processes, and leading projects to enhance curriculum technologies while ensuring policy alignment and data

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a related area or equivalency.
• 2–4 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Familiar with relational database concepts and client-server concepts.
• Ability to perform essential job functions as described.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain curriculum and program requirements in the catalog.
• Support faculty through curriculum review and approval processes.
• Collaborate with staff and departments to optimize curriculum systems.
• Ensure consistency between policies, prerequisites, SIS, and catalog.
• Lead cross-functional projects to enhance curriculum technologies.
• Gather user feedback and implement system enhancements.
• Maintain and improve the curriculum office’s online presence.
• Design and deliver training for faculty and staff on curriculum tools.
• Identify and resolve issues in curriculum systems and processes.
• Disseminate accurate course and program information campus-wide.
• Continuously evaluate processes for efficiency and best practices.
• Provide responsive support to stakeholders with strong customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Curriculum knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Curriculum management systems

Student information systems (SIS)

Job description

Details

Open Date 07/29/2026

Requisition Number PRN45781B

Job Title Business Systems Analyst

Working Title Curriculum Systems Specialist

Career Progression Track E

Track Level

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm University of Utah campus (primary) with some hybrid remote opportunities after completion of the probationary period.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00296 - Registrar's Office

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $50,000 - $52,500

Close Date 08/24/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Curriculum Management and Academic Planning unit, located in the Office of the Registrar, is seeking an entry-level professional to assist with curriculum technologies, including the general catalog, and curriculum management tools. They will process curriculum changes in the curriculum management tools and produce the general catalog. This position will collaborate with staff, faculty, academic departments and colleges across campus with a broad set of stakeholders, including team members in Undergraduate Studies, the Graduate School, University Information Technology, Office of General Education, Office of Learning Outcomes Assessment, and UOnline to provide encoding, analysis, configuration support, and maintenance for tools.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain curriculum and program requirements in the academic catalog, ensuring accuracy and alignment with institutional standards.

• Provide comprehensive support to faculty throughout the curriculum review and approval process, ensuring proposed changes comply with university policies and state regulations. Offer guidance and resources to facilitate successful implementation.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and academic departments to optimize the use and functionality of curriculum management systems.

• Operate across multiple platforms to ensure consistency and alignment between institutional policies, course prerequisites, the student information system, and the published catalog. Ensure curriculum requirements are written in ways that can be successfully programmed into the degree audit system.

• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects with partners including, but not limited to, Undergraduate Studies, the Graduate School, University Information Technology, the Office of General Education, the Office of Learning Outcomes Assessment, and UOnline to enhance curriculum technologies.

• Gather and analyze user feedback on curriculum software performance. Recommend and implement system enhancements to better support academic operations.

• Maintain and enhance the effectiveness of the curriculum office’s online presence, ensuring accessibility and up-to-date content.

• Design and deliver engaging training sessions for faculty and staff. Regularly update and distribute training materials to promote consistent and effective use of curriculum tools.

• Initiate and lead efforts to identify and resolve issues related to curriculum systems, processes & policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement innovative process improvements.

• Disseminate accurate and timely course and program information to the campus community. Ensure clear communication of curriculum policies and updates.

• Continuously evaluate curriculum processes and tools to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness. Implement strategic improvements based on data-driven insights.

• Provide responsive and knowledgeable support to stakeholders, addressing inquiries of varying complexity with a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires an associate’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with relational database concepts, and client-server concepts.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Experience in using/encoding relational database and queries.

• Experience in using or maintaining student information systems (PeopleSoft, etc.).

• Experience in curriculum and/or advising in a higher education setting.

• General knowledge of university academic policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and make decisions.

• Interpersonal communication skills.

• Written communication skills.

• Experience working independently to accomplish tasks.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Required 5 professional references, information requested: First and Last Name, Relation, Company, Email and Phone Number

Additional Information

The University of Utah is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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