Job Details

Curriculum and Catalog Specialist

Palo Verde College


Salary: $74,988.00 - $105,552.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 419
Closing: 3/25/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Location: Blythe, CA
Department: Instruction and Student Services

Description


ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Palo Verde College is a publicly supported2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert. Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member's contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.

Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via in person, online, correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College's distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California. The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area. Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists. The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border. The valley's great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services or a Designee, the Curriculum and Catalog Specialist performs a variety of specialized work related to the operations and functions of the District's curriculum services and the development and publishing of the college catalog.

Examples of Duties


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate the District curriculum process. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the District curriculum records of instructional programs and course documents.
2. Maintain and update records related to District curriculum files and related data according to established procedures. Assist faculty with course and program codes, and provide divisions with listings of course and program data for review purposes. Serve as liaison to the Chancellor's Office for curriculum matters.
3. Coordinate with Admissions and Records and Articulation to ensure course and program data integrity.
4. Serve as liaison and technical resource to the Curriculum Committee; assist in the preparation of the agenda and materials; develop and recommend timelines; update curriculum and academic program websites; attend meetings and take minutes. Submit curriculum changes to the District governing board for approval.
5. Review and edit curriculum documents and course outlines as appropriate; review new and modified programs of study and make recommendations as necessary; assure compliance of District Board policies and Title V regulations; train and assist faculty and staff in completing on-line course outline forms. Train and support faculty in use of curriculum management system.
6. Assist administrators, faculty, and others with research of course and program data, State and local rules, and regulations and policies as directed.
7. Plan, organize and coordinate the preparation of the college catalog; establish and meet timelines; maintain currency of information in the catalog. Serve as editor for the college catalog.
8. Provide updates on Title V regulations to divisions, administrators, faculty, and staff; compare and contrast changes to Title V regulations and make appropriate adjustments to materials and other resources as required. Maintain files of District Course Outlines of Record: provide copies to students, faculty, and staff as requested.
9. Provide technical assistance to faculty and staff for programs including student learning outcomes and program review.
10. Prepare various reports as required by state agencies, administrators, faculty, and others regarding courses and classes offered by the District.
11. Assist Instructional Services Manager in the development and maintenance of class schedule; serve as primary backup for this responsibility.
12. Serve on committees as assigned. Attend regional meetings and other workshops related to curriculum and articulation.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Qualifications


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate's Degree from an accredited institution.
2. Knowledge of and proficiency in the utilization of standard office productivity software programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), personal computers, and the internet.
3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
4. Type at 50 wpm.
5. Passage of the College's clerical skills tests.
6. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Two years working with information systems used to support curricular functions and instructional programs.
3. Knowledge of California Education Code, Title V and Chancellor's Office procedures.
4. Knowledge of the Chancellor's Office Curriculum Inventory system, the Program and Course Approval Handbook, Title V Regulations and related District policies and procedures.

Supplemental Information


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY

1. This is a 12-month full time classified position. May include evening and weekend duty.

2. Row 13 on the classified salary schedule.
3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance as accorded per CSEA agreement.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified. Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration. Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation. Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6 or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

Recommended: Typing Certificate



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