Number of Vacancies: 1Area of Consideration: Open To The Public Position Status: Full-Time, TemporaryPay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/7Salary Range: $59,460-$77,823Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008Brief Description of DutiesThe Coordinator of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) works under the general supervision of the Manager of Programs & Special Projects and operates with minimal supervision. The Coordinator is responsible for providing oversight of all CPL initiatives, activities, policies, and procedures. The Coordinator works closely with academic advisors, faculty, and other staff to provide timely and accurate information and to ensure CPL activities meet the needs of UDC students.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with internal offices/departments (Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, Workforce Development, etc.) to create/revise and recommend policies, practices, and procedures. The Coordinator will ensure UDC's policies and practices are in compliance with accreditation standards
- Consults in the design and ongoing management of a campus-wide database to track the number of students pursuing prior learning assessment activities, including information on tests administered, credits awarded, and methods used to award credit (metrics)
- Evaluates, assesses, and implements strategies to improve the process within the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program continuously
- Works with Manager, Programs & Special Projects to ensure prior learning credit is reflected on student records and captured in articulation processes per university policy
- Develops and provides training materials to assist faculty, advisors, and admissions staff in understanding their roles in the prior learning assessment process
- Serves as point of contact and resource to answer questions from students, faculty, and staff related to prior learning credits at UDC
- Creates and maintains, in coordination with appropriate divisions, all print and electronic media related to current practices, policies, and procedures in awarding prior learning credit
- Perform related work as required.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Two years of customer service experience
- Two years of experience working in a higher education or workforce development setting
- Demonstrated experience with awarding transfer credit required; knowledge of prior learning assessment preferred
- Experience with Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other available technologies; Or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.
Information to ApplicantCollective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit. Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory background investigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) ###-####.The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: .