Catalog and Curriculum Specialist

Department Division of Enrollment Management

Classification Education Support Spec 2

Job Category Classified Staff

Job Type Full-Time

Work Schedule Full-time 1.0 FTE 40 hrswk

Location Fairfax VA

Workplace Type Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band 03

Salary Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check Yes

About the Department

The Division for Enrollment Management as part of the Office of the Provost at George Mason University supports student recruitment retention and success. We develop and implement strategic enrollment management plans create and facilitate processes and inform policies that guide students through their academic journey from recruitment to post-matriculation. Driven by a commitment to transparent data-informed decision-making the Division advances institutional enrollment goals through collaboration innovation and a student-centered approach.

About the Position

The Catalog and Curriculum Specialist is responsible for course and program inventory maintenance and participation in the annual publication process of the University Catalog. The position is expected to leverage extensive breadth and depth of knowledge of George Mason University curricular policies and procedures to manage the curriculum approval process and provide outstanding customer service to our university partners.

Responsibilities

Monitors the curriculum approval process in CourseLeaf and processes course and program inventory requests

Runs regular curriculum-related data quality reports and independently conducts data clean-up efforts as needed

Assists with academic coding in Banner as assigned by the supervisor

Communicates potential issues related to the course and program proposals to academic units and the Assistant Registrar as needed

Engages in cross-functional collaboration with the Degree Audit team to provide support with the curricular update process

Performs these curriculum responsibilities in a timely manner communicates with constituents clearly and professionally and operates independently

Participates in the annual catalog review and publication process by adhering to established deadlines for page review and assisting the Assistant Registrar with publication and post-publication steps as assigned

Leverages knowledge of complex policies requirements page structure and standard formatting for the publication to assist partners with questions and concerns regarding the publication timeline process andor specific edits

Develops and maintains curriculum training materials and process documentation including but not limited to document-based manuals presentations training videos and web page content

Conducts end user training on submitting proposals formatting standards and reporting resources

Provides ongoing support to end users

Conducts testing for CourseLeaf updates and software patches and

Maintains test plans and completes testing with appropriate documentation

Required Qualifications

Experience providing customer service

Experience handling multiple priorities in a busy workplace

Experience with various electronic applications

Experience with the application of rules and regulations

Strong customer service skills attention to detail communication organization analytical and editingproofreading skills

Demonstrated critical thinking to solve complex problems

Demonstrated ability to interpret policies identify and resolve discrepancies manage competing deadlines and analyze reports and

Ability to work independently with accuracy and sound judgement

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree in related field

Registrars office experience

Experience as a copy editor

Experience with a curriculum management system and academic catalog production tool particularly CourseLeaf CIM and CAT

Experience with Banner or comparable student information system

Microsoft Office proficiency and

Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum catalog degree audit or comparable higher education processes

Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration applicants must apply for theCatalog and Curriculum Specialist at httpsjobs.gmu.edu.

Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date August 28 2026

For Full Consideration Apply by September 14 2026

Open Until Filled Yes