Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean, Undergraduate Education, and working independently, the Catalog and Curriculum Coordinator position provides complex administrative and curricular support to Deans, Chairs, faculty, and staff, and responds to student inquiries. The incumbent has primary responsibility for maintaining and updating the curriculum tables in PeopleSoft and Modern Campus databases (Curriculum and Catalog), developing, revising, implementing, and evaluating processes and procedures to establish best practices. This position provides guidance and support on curricular development to faculty and staff. This position must demonstrate sound judgment and, operating independently, understand and communicate how curricular development is impacted by federal, state, CSU, and SJSU policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews curricular proposals in Modern Campus Curriculum for completeness, correctness, and adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Provides curriculum information and consultation to programs undergoing curriculum or program changes.
• Advises faculty when proposed revisions require formal review or are inconsistent with policy and/or degree requirements.
• Works with departments and University offices to clarify curricular requirements and policy updates, applies and evaluates uniformity and consistency standards for language and format, resolves problems related to catalog content and production.
• Ensures the accuracy of the CMS (PeopleSoft) course catalog.
• Updates and maintains accurate curricular information within the online Academic Catalog and MyRoadmaps platform (Modern Campus Catalog).
• Provides support to the following committees: Curriculum and Research Committee, Undergraduate Studies Committee, and Graduate Studies and Research Committee.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.
• Thorough knowledge of SJSU academic program methods, procedures and practices; English grammar, business writing, punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to make constructive recommendations for modifications or improvements of procedures or programs.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply expertise to complex programs and/or administrative specialties, including pertinent policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Ability to investigate and analyze problems having broad administrative impact.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined
• Three years of related office work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training in related field of study
• Two years of experience in program coordination involving study, analysis and/or evaluation leading to implementation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs required.
• Experience with curriculum development, curriculum management or academic advising.
• Knowledge of SJSU and or curriculum and degrees
• Experience using PeopleSoft student administrative software, Curriculog or an equivalent database.
• Experience with developing and updating websites using content management system.
• Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated in writing sample.

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Support Coordinator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,323/month - $5,649/month (Step 11 – Step 14)
CSU Salary Range: $4,367/month - $$6,362/month (Step 1 – Step 20)


San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: December 12, 2025 through January 4, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.