Programs & Curriculum Manager

Programs & Curriculum Manager

Salary : $78,000.00 Annually

Location : Denver, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : GJA-299717-10272025-NC

Department : Colorado Community College System

Opening Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Determined by Position

Primary Work Address : 9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

Contact Information : Nikki Cimino : jobs@cccs.edu

Type of Announcement : This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Hiring Pay Rate : The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity and directly applicable experience, education, and training.

How To Apply : Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

Description of Job : The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Programs & Curriculum Manager to join our System Office's Curriculum Development team. We're looking for someone who can effectively and pleasantly communicate and interact with our partners and faculty at the system colleges. If you're looking for an opportunity that allows you to have a positive impact on the largest higher education system in Colorado, this position may be for you! CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.

Note : This position is approved for one year from the employee's start date. Funding for future years will be reviewed on an annual basis.

As the Programs & Curriculum Manager, you will provide system-level leadership for curriculum, program approval, catalog, and scheduling processes across CCCS. This role manages key curriculum governance functions, including Aligned Course Requirements (ACR), CourseLeaf, Banner, and statewide committees such as the Statewide Discipline Chairs (SDC) and the Statewide Faculty Curriculum Committee (SFCC). You will ensure that course, program, and catalog information is accurate, compliant, and consistently implemented across all CCCS institutions.

Manage Career & Technical Education (CTE) and non-CTE program approval processes, including bachelor's degree (BAS) approvals, pre-approvals, and renewals.

Conduct Banner / CTE Gateway audits, including coding, EDI sequences, credits, and title accuracy.

Oversee Banner audits of course formatting, programming, and coding.

Build and maintain SFCC Bulletin Boards in CourseLeaf; conduct monthly audits of submissions.

Perform ACR coding audits to ensure accuracy and alignment.

Coordinate and provide agendas, invitations, and technical support for SDC and SFCC meetings.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. An equivalent combination of education and / or experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Two years of experience working with course catalog, curriculum, and / or scheduling data within a student information system.

Attributes that will contribute to success in this position :

Advanced skills using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Ability to accurately apply and explain policies, procedures, and record systems.

A self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently with limited oversight.

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, integrity, and ethical behavior.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with system, college, and external departments and people.

Ability to listen to stakeholders, document their needs, and develop clear solutions.

Ability to interact with students, staff, and the public in a pleasant, tactful, and courteous manner.

Practiced in researching records to determine the source of error.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to keep accurate records and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to convey technical information to a diverse audience.

Ability to handle email, phone, and internet requests in a fast-paced, high volume, virtual environment.

Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment.

Work Location / Travel Expectations :

This position is located at CCCS - 9101 E. Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

Occasional travel within Colorado may be required.

Alternative work arrangements, including remote work, may be available. All work must be completed in the State of Colorado.

The Colorado Community College System is the state's largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 113,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note : per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and / or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant's work history.