Apr 19, 2026
Curriculum and Catalog Specialist
- University of Colorado Denver
- Denver, CO, USA
Job Description
Curriculum and Catalog Specialist
University of Colorado Denver
Curriculum and Catalog Specialist - 39652
University Staff
Description
Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Academic Services Entry Professional
Working Title: Curriculum and Catalog Specialist
FTE: Full Time 1.0 (100%) FTE | Hybrid
Salary Range: $44,800 - $47,000
Position #00002152 - Requisition #39652
Join the University of Colorado Denver
About the University of Colorado - Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The Registrar's Office supports the academic mission of the university by ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of student academic records and processes. The office administers and coordinates core academic services in alignment with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and the needs of students, faculty, and staff, enabling effective academic operations across the university.
The Curriculum and Catalog Specialist is responsible for the accurate processing and maintenance of curriculum and academic catalog data, ensuring alignment with established policies, procedures, and timelines. This role performs high-volume, detail-oriented work including processing course and program changes, maintaining catalog content, conducting system testing and data audits, and supporting class scheduling operations, including course sections and instructional space (classroom/room assignments). The Specialist provides customer service and training to campus stakeholders, resolves routine issues, and escalates complex matters as appropriate.
Curriculum & Catalog Specialist:
What you will do:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.
Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $44,800 - $47,000 .
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-s ervices/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Apr 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Required Application Materials
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications A current CV/resume List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Questions should be directed to TODD DEESE, todd.deese@ucdenver.edu.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Apr 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Job Category: Academic Services
Primary Location: Denver
Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30041 - VCSSLS-AVCSEOC-Rg Rcrd/Regstr
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Apr 16, 2026
Unposting Date: May 1, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Posting Contact Name: Todd Deese
Posting Contact Email: todd.deese@ucdenver.edu
Position Number: 00002152
To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39652&lang=en
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University of Colorado Denver
Curriculum and Catalog Specialist - 39652
University Staff
Description
Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Academic Services Entry Professional
Working Title: Curriculum and Catalog Specialist
FTE: Full Time 1.0 (100%) FTE | Hybrid
Salary Range: $44,800 - $47,000
Position #00002152 - Requisition #39652
Join the University of Colorado Denver
About the University of Colorado - Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The Registrar's Office supports the academic mission of the university by ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of student academic records and processes. The office administers and coordinates core academic services in alignment with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and the needs of students, faculty, and staff, enabling effective academic operations across the university.
The Curriculum and Catalog Specialist is responsible for the accurate processing and maintenance of curriculum and academic catalog data, ensuring alignment with established policies, procedures, and timelines. This role performs high-volume, detail-oriented work including processing course and program changes, maintaining catalog content, conducting system testing and data audits, and supporting class scheduling operations, including course sections and instructional space (classroom/room assignments). The Specialist provides customer service and training to campus stakeholders, resolves routine issues, and escalates complex matters as appropriate.
Curriculum & Catalog Specialist:
What you will do:
- Review and process course and program edits in the CourseLeaf (CAT) catalog and (CIM) curriculum information management software.
- Maintain and update the term class schedules by building and updating course sections, assigning class days and times, instructors, and instructional space (classroom/room assignments), processing schedule changes, managing room assignments through EMS, and assisting with finals scheduling in accordance with established policies and procedures. Review courses and class schedules to verify compliance with policies, guidelines and/or procedures.
- Generate appropriate requests for missing or incorrect information and ensure data is corrected promptly.
- Create, update, and test all course prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions.
- Review individual catalog edits for accuracy and alignment with established guidelines prior to final approval.
- Assist with training sessions each term for the course coordinators.
- Provide one-on-one training as needed.
- Provide customer service and respond to high-volume inquiries from course coordinators and campus partners.
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of internal and external standard operating procedure documents and training materials.
- Identify and document issues with the CU-SIS Curriculum Management module and CourseLeaf software by testing scenarios in a test environment.
- Perform testing of software upgrades for the CU-SIS Curriculum Management module.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience working in an office setting.
- Experience working in higher education. .
- Experience with databases and data entry.
- Customer service experience that includes either internal or external constituents.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Demonstrate a commitment to providing outstanding customer service skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
- Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required. The Registrar's Office supports the Commencement Ceremony on Saturdays two times per year.
- This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
- This position may be performed in a hybrid or remote environment, requiring the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. This includes maintaining a dedicated workspace free of excessive noise or distractions, reliable internet connectivity, and the ability to participate in virtual meetings for extended periods. Employees must be able to independently manage time, remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work, and transport necessary equipment (such as a laptop and peripherals) between their remote work location and the office as needed.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.
Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $44,800 - $47,000 .
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-s ervices/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Apr 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Required Application Materials
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
- A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
- A current CV/resume
- List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications A current CV/resume List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Questions should be directed to TODD DEESE, todd.deese@ucdenver.edu.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Apr 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Job Category: Academic Services
Primary Location: Denver
Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30041 - VCSSLS-AVCSEOC-Rg Rcrd/Regstr
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Apr 16, 2026
Unposting Date: May 1, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Posting Contact Name: Todd Deese
Posting Contact Email: todd.deese@ucdenver.edu
Position Number: 00002152
To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39652&lang=en
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