Job description
Opportunity at a Glance:
The Prior Learning Evaluator is a full-time staff member reporting to the Manager of the Office of Degree Acceleration and working closely with the relevant university stakeholders especially the Office of Admissions to assist students who are interested in prior learning assessment and degree acceleration options, (credit by portfolio or examination, self-paced courses, AIM, alternative credit and transfer equivalency for professional certificates).
Walden University offers advanced degrees online to professionals whose work impacts others. Degree programs include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration, technology, and engineering. Our challenging programs are designed to help students make a difference in the lives of children, the health of communities, or the success of an organization.
The Prior Learning Evaluator is a full-time staff member reporting to the Manager of the Office of Degree Acceleration and working closely with the relevant university stakeholders especially the Office of Admissions to assist students who are interested in prior learning assessment and degree acceleration options, (credit by portfolio or examination, self-paced courses, AIM, alternative credit and transfer equivalency for professional certificates).
The Prior Learning Evaluator will act as a point of contact for students and student facing staff who may have questions regarding prior learning assessment opportunities and degree acceleration.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary prior learning assessment (PLA) contact to guide students on their PLA and degree acceleration options.
- Coordinate the selection of portfolio assessor(s) and monitor the review process when applicable
- Advise students and staff as needed on university policies and procedures related to prior learning assessments.
- Collaborate with student facing teams on training, communicate updated information, and assist with all standard student communication regarding degree acceleration and prior learning.
- Participate in relevant committees, task forces, and initiatives for the Office of Degree Acceleration.
- Monitor the portfolio resource course
- Help manage website content for the Office of Degree Acceleration.
- Partner with Admissions in the creation of articulations and academic agreements where applicable.
- Maintain a working knowledge of program/college completion requirements related to specific student demographic
- Responsibilities will include having knowledge of the organization, as well as teamwork, , communication and problem-solving skills.
- Additional duties may be required as appropriate.
- A Master’s Degree from an regionally accredited higher education institution is required.
- A minimum of three years of prior learning assessment or related experience is preferred.
- The ability to work with adult learners with variable skill levels, various learning styles as well as diverse cultural and professional backgrounds is necessary.
- Excellent communication, team participation, and human relations skills are necessary.
- Demonstrated experience in online education is preferred.
- Experience with multiple databases and student learning platforms will be preferred
- Demonstrated ability to adapt and respond to new and rapidly changing situations.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Walden University:
For more than 50 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Today, Walden is providing an Education for Good® for more than 55,000 students from across the U.S. and over 115 countries in certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs online. Our diverse faculty and staff are dedicated to our values of quality, integrity, and student-centeredness.
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