Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment, Registrars Office

Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment, Registrar's Office 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 Marywood University 87 reviews

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment is the professional responsible for facilitating evaluation of transfer credit and other college level prior learning for accepted, as well as, prospective undergraduate students. S/he assists in the recruitment and course planning for both transfer students and former Marywood students who return as undergraduate applicants. This individual promotes alternate means of earning credit such as Portfolio Assessment. S/he has a role in the establishment of articulation agreements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist prospective undergraduate students during the admissions process in the evaluation of prior college level learning, including first year, transfer, and those students reapplying to Marywood University. Evaluate and/or transcript and maintain data on the University Student Information System, including but not limited to course equivalency information, prior learning transfer credit, dual enrollment credit, AP exams and other prior learning, as well as, entering exceptions and overrides to student degree requirements. Assist in organizing and participate in new student orientation twice each year for incoming transfer students. Manage the Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship. Determine and contact potential applicants, evaluate applications in conjunction with the committee and notify applicants of awards. Coordinate materials and offer expertise for the development of articulation agreements to facilitate ease of transfer. Encourage transfer student applications and explore potential articulation agreements by fostering relationships with administrators of other academic institutions, as well as, establishing relationships with department chairs in order to facilitate credit assessment. Maintain the prior learning portion of the Registrar's pages of the University website, including updating of Articulation Agreements, as necessary. Guide both undergraduate and graduate students through the portfolio credit option for life experience, as well as work with academic departments to facilitate the process for the student. Build and maintain the Colleague transfer tool. Function as a full participant in the work of the Registrar's Office/Academic Records including but not limited to: participation in planning of and coordination of office activities, monitoring of shared office email addresses, assisting in the student service area, remaining current on federal and state laws affecting student recordkeeping, as well as, internal University policies, assisting in preparations for orientation, assisting with degree audit, and cross-training in order to forward the work of the office efficiently. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

A fine-tuned sense of integrity and privacy is a must given the access to confidential information inherent in the position. The individual must exhibit the professionalism which results in an independent and self-propelling interest in service oriented work. The individual must subscribe to the mission, goals, and objectives of Marywood University, as well as, the professional practices and ethical standards of the profession. This position deals with various constituencies of the University and so must have a mature attitude toward interpersonal relationships and the ability to cope with stressful situation in a calm manner. Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, specifically Word and Excel are essential.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of work experience at a college or university Experience working in a PC environment, especially in the use of computerized recordkeeping, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and database applications.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree Experience working in a University setting, specifically a Registrar's Office Experience working with a Student information System, specifically Colleague

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must have the stamina and personal drive to deal with the demands and complexities of this position, including extended hours when necessary. Must sit for extended periods, utilizing a personal computer much of the time. Must have the mobility to assist faculty and students at service area, to retrieve student files and other hard copy records and to participate in special events such as Commencement and Orientation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Employee must have the ability to travel on a limited basis to attend and work at the University Commencement Service and for other needs which may arise (example: the potential to visit other institutions in support of articulation formulation).