Coordinator, Credit for Prior LearningAbout University at Albany : Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description : The Coordinator, Credit for Prior Learning, is responsible for providing oversight for the development and coordination of UAlbany's range of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) programs, including portfolio assessment, military credit, and proficiency credit.

Advise students on Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) regulations and processes, including the appropriateness of pursuing CPL based on individual circumstances and experiences.

This responsibility requires frequent consultation with academic advisors and discipline-specific faculty.Direct the portfolio review process, including the design, implementation, and facilitation of online training modules required for portfolio development and review and identifying and hiring faculty reviewers.

Lead process to implement, launch, and run CAEL Credit Predictor Pro software.Administer consistent and equitable CPL program, ensuring accessibility through clearly communicated policies and processes, including forms, website, and other communications.

Conduct training sessions with key University stakeholders, such as faculty, advisors, and admissions staff, to support their roles in the CPL process.

Develop and implement a mechanism to track the number of students pursuing CPL, including information on credits awarded, successful applications, methods used to award credit, etc.

Create, administer, and evaluate survey results of students who have undertaken the process to receive credit for prior learning.

Utilize PeopleSoft to post CPL credit to student records. Collaborate with Undergraduate Admissions and Office of the Registrar to ensure prior learning credit is reflected on student records and tracked per university policy.

Remain current on accreditation requirements and CPL best practices.Ensure compliance with FERPA and associated student confidentiality policies.

Serve as point of contact and resource to answer all questions from students, faculty, and staff related to CPL.Requirements : Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree and two or more years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated excellence in supporting students.Experience working with and assessing student learning outcomes in a higher education setting or a related environment.

Experience leading workshops and trainings.Demonstrated understanding of competency-based education and CPL best practices.

Project management experience with a demonstrated ability to develop programs from idea to launch and then to scale.Willingness and ability to take initiative as appropriate.

Ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders.Highly organized, ability to prioritize effectively, and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications : Master's degree and two or more years of relevant experience.Experience working in academic advising or with students pursuing credit for prior learning.

Experience working with digital learning platforms and student information systems, such as PeopleSoft, Brightspace, Moodle, etc.

Experience leading workshops and trainings for university faculty and staff.Additional Information : Professional Rank and Salary Range : Senior Staff Assistant, SL3The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report.

This report consists of two basic parts : disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies.

The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format PDF by clicking this link http : / / police.

albany.edu / ASR.shtmlPursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made.

If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.

ny.gov.THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO / AA / IRCA / ADA EMPLOYERPlease apply online via https : / / albany.interviewexchange.

com / jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID 172577Application Instructions : Applicants MUST submit the following documents : ResumeCover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualificationsContact information for three professional referencesNote : After submitting your resume, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.

e. cover letter etc.).Closing date for receipt of applications : May 27, 2024

Last updated : 2024-05-10