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Curriculum Database Specialist
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Position Number: 5961829
Location: Long Beach, CA
Position Type: Curriculum Design

Curriculum Database Specialist

Salary: $63,432.12 - $78,095.28 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 06708
Closing: 2/19/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Academic Services

Description

Curriculum Database Specialist

OPEN RECRUITMENT

12-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST

$5,286.01 - $6,507.94 Monthly

CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS

*Applications will only be accepted from January 28, 2025 to February 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm.*

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. *

For experience and/or education substitutions, you must attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification.

A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly relate to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

The Academic Services Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking a detail-oriented and highly focused Curriculum Database Specialist to join our team. This critical role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of curriculum data across multiple platforms. The incumbent will code and maintain new and existing courses and programs in both the Student Information System (SIS) and the Curriculum Management Software, submit curricula to the Chancellor's Curriculum Inventory System, oversee and update the District's annual catalog and addenda, and ensure alignment with institutional and state regulations. Additionally, this position requires attending curriculum-related committee meetings, maintaining precise tracking records for publications and reporting, and participating in state-wide training to stay current on policies, procedures, and best practices. The Curriculum Database Specialist will work closely with deans, department heads, faculty, classified professionals, and other stakeholders to uphold the integrity of curriculum databases and publications.

We seek a highly skilled professional with proficiency in managing multiple technology tools, record-keeping, data entry, and publication development within an academic or administrative setting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and research skills, an exceptional ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, and a keen eye for detail to ensure data accuracy and consistency. The position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment, balancing multiple deadlines while maintaining precision. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as this role involves working with both internal and external stakeholders. Adaptability and flexibility are also key, given the evolving nature of curriculum processes and technological systems. This labor-intensive and highly technical role requires a meticulous approach to data management, similar to that of a researcher or accountant. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about accuracy, adept at working with complex data systems, and can maintain focus throughout the day. Experience in an academic setting is highly desirable. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!

The successful candidate will need to:

be adaptable and flexible
be a creative problem solver
exhibit exceptional customer service skills, business communication, project management, and organizational skills
have the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders across the District and lead a diverse team

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

Type of position: Full time (40 hours/week)
Position Status: Permanent
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-5pm
Location: The Liberal Arts Campus (LAC)
Salary: Range 31, $5,286.01 - $6,507.94 Monthly
Eligibility list: Will be valid for 12 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications.
Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4829.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino, 8% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.

Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.

Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction, plans and coordinates processes and performs complex and responsible work to develop the District's annual catalog and addenda; maintains and updates the master courses and program catalog database, and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Curriculum Database Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining and updating the District's annual courses and programs catalog and master courses and programs catalog database. Work requires a thorough understanding of the District's computer systems and databases and close working relationships with deans, department heads and others to ensure the accuracy of the curriculum database in support of the publication of the annual catalog and addenda. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures and guidelines.

Curriculum Database Specialist is distinguished from Schedule Specialist in that an incumbent in the latter class has overall responsibility for coordinating and building master class schedules for each semester while an incumbent in the former class is responsible for maintaining and updating the District's course and program catalog database and providing support for curriculum review and reporting processes.

For the full position description, please click here: Curriculum Database Specialist.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a relevant field; and one (1) year of progressively responsible administrative experience involving academic support, including development of class schedules and associated responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: May require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application Process:

Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail. Questions? Please call (562) 938-4791.

Selection Process:

The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:

screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***
in-person or online:
1. written examination(s)
2. qualifications appraisal oral examination
3. performance examination
4. technical oral examination (the above will be scored on a job-related basis)

**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change** Performance Exam Scoring 50%: Week of February 24, 2025

Qualifications Appraisal Interview (may be via Zoom or in-person) 50%: Week of March 10, 2025 Final interview (in-person only): Week of March 17, 2025

Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing careers@lbcc.edu.

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:

District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form (Download PDF reader). (Download PDF reader)

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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