Specialist II, Credit for Prior Learning (Part-Time)
Job Summary
Credit for Prior Learning Specialist reports to the Credit for Prior Learning Director and under their leadership will process Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) requests through the institutional approval process, assist with CPL data entry, manage CPL communications, both over email and phone, and maintain the decision database.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for processing student petitions for Credit for Prior Learning.Responsible for routing Credit for Prior Learning petitions to the appropriate programs for approval.
Communicating decisions about Credit for Prior Learning petitions to students and Transcript Evaluation Office.Maintain database of Credit for Prior Learning petition decisions.
Support other areas of Academic Systems (Scheduling, Transfer Articulation, Curriculum) as needed.Other duties as assigned.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued Minimum Qualifications Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience : High School diploma or equivalent.
4 years of experience.Any combination of education and experience totaling 4 years with trade-offs 1 : 1 for experience / education.
For Example : · Associate degree and 2 years of experience.Part-time experience considered on a prorated basis. Preferred Qualifications Completed a two-year degree (AA / AS / AAS degree or technical certificate) or higher from an accredited college or university.
Higher education work experience.Knowledge of CPL / PLA. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experience with Etrieve or other approval software.
Expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and SharePoint.
Demonstrated ability to identify and troubleshoot data conflicts.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skillsStrong attention to detailsComputer and data entry skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability and willingness to become a skilled user of technological tools and reporting systems.Ability to interact successfully with associate deans, faculty, and staff throughout the institution.
Familiarity with college resources and services such as catalog, curriculum, concurrent enrollment, registration, and scheduling.
Ability to interpret university / college / department policies and program information.Demonstrates initiative, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.
Interpersonal skills including, problem solving, and decision-making skills.Able to perform with minimal supervision and prioritize assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties