Curricular Affairs Academic Program Planner

Supports academic, course, and curricular planning and implementation of the academic structure at the school, college, or division. Implements, operationalizes, and assesses the use of policies and procedures to comply with policies set at the school, college, division, institutional level, UW System level, and externally set requirements. Identifies needs and recommends policy and process improvements to school/college/division level leadership.

• Directs and leads collaborative activities across units, schools, colleges, and divisions

• Designs and delivers directed academic planning and programs messaging to internal and external audiences; maintains all records and documentation of academic, curricular, and course change actions

• Collects, prepares, and analyzes academic program information and prepares reports and analyses of patterns of activity based on that information

• Ensures that the work of formal school, college, or divisional planning council or curriculum committees operate effectively and according to committee procedures, which includes among other activities, agenda and document preparation and distribution, communication with members and presenters, and follow up communication

• Provides recommendations for changes to policy and advances proposals for policy changes to meet changing needs of the academy in partnership with governance committees and colleagues in academic units

• Incorporates improvement recommendations into existing academic programming policy and practice based on school, college or divisional needs and external requirements (e.g., academic accreditation)

• May develop new approaches, methods, or techniques to resolve problems and addresses unexpected, controversial, or complex situations

• Reviews proposals for new academic programs, program changes, curriculum, and/or courses to ensure that proposals meet policy standards, and provides feedback to proposing academic units

Curricular Affairs and Student Academic Achievement

Starting at $59,300 and commensurate with experience.

• Master's Degree ORBachelor's degree and three years of related paid professional experience.

• Professional experience working in higher education or adjacent field.

• Demonstrated experience with policy development, implementation, and/or adherence.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Professional experience exercising discretion regarding confidential or sensitive information.

• Demonstrated experience with collegiate academic programs and/or curriculum processing.

• Demonstrated experience working with shared governance and knowledge of processes.

This is an internal only position at UW Oshkosh, only current UW Oshkosh employees will be considered.

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 02/10/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

* This is an internal only position at UW Oshkosh, only current UW Oshkosh employees will be considered.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hroffice@uwosh.eduor 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.