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Part-Time Temporary Curriculum & Degree Progress Specialist

Position Number: 9911493
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Registrars

Part-Time Temporary Curriculum & Degree Progress Specialist

Job Summary

The Part-Time Curriculum and Degree Progress Specialist provides administrative and analytical curriculum review support and will work closely with and provide support to the Senior Assistant Registrar for Graduate Records. This role focuses on ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of curriculum information related to the Graduate School catalog and associated curriculum documentation. The Curriculum Reviewer works collaboratively with graduate departments, the curriculum team, and other Registrar functional areas, and may also review undergraduate curriculum artifacts as needed. This position will also assist with data and transcript analysis, including degree audit validation, testing, review, reporting, and troubleshooting (including migration of degree audit exceptions) as needed.

This position supports institutional efforts to maintain clear, well-documented, and systematized academic curriculum processes, from proposal through approval and codification and will work with team members in the University Registrar's Office, the Graduate School, faculty, curriculum contacts and other campus partners whose roles contribute to the development of the academic offerings.

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Responsibilities

Monitor, review, and update graduate program requirements to ensure accurate content, consistent formatting, and publication across institutional platforms and websites.
Assist in maintaining the Graduate School catalog by validating curriculum data and identifying discrepancies or needed updates.
Help develop and maintain a tracking method to ensure curriculum changes are properly approved, documented, and implemented.
Collaborates with graduate departments, the curriculum team, and other Registrar functional teams to resolve curriculum related issues and discrepancies.
Assists with the development of documentation, summaries, and reports to share curriculum review findings with university stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to curriculum processes, data quality, and operational workflows.
Verify that curriculum changes have completed the appropriate graduate and/or undergraduate approval processes prior to codification in student information systems.
Conduct research on best practices for curriculum development, documentation, display, and systematization.
Isolate and perform outreach regarding potential compliance concerns that result from curricular approach or documentation discrepancies.
Assist with data and transcript analysis, including degree audit testing review, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Perform data validation and quality assurance checks on degree audit records migrated to the new degree audit system verifying program requirements, course completion, as well as manual entry of exceptions.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) plus one year directly related experience . Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

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

Preferences

Some college or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in a registrar's office, graduate school, or higher education administrative environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of student records management and academic policies.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience using Stellic or similar degree audit and academic planning tools.
Familiarity with graduate academic policies and degree requirements.
Experience with curriculum management or academic catalog.

Special Instructions

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

Requisition Number: PRN17543N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: This is a part time, fixed term position of up to nine months at no more than 20 hours a week, with some availability during regular office hours of Monday -- Friday 8:00am -- 5:00pm MT. This position will not work the week of November 23rd -- November 27th, or December 21st, 2026 -- January 4th, 2027.
Department: 00296 - Registrar's Office
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20 - $35 per hour, commensurate with experience. Candidates with a background in registrar operations, curriculum management, or degree audit will be considered at the higher end of the range.
Close Date: 10/27/2026
Open Until Filled:

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