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Specialist II, Credit for Prior Learning (Part-Time)
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Position Number: 5098200
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Disability Services

Specialist II, Credit for Prior Learning (Part-Time)

Salt Lake Community College

Position Title: Specialist II, Credit for Prior Learning (Part-Time)

Open Internally or Externally: External

If faculty, tenure track status: Not Applicable

Reports to (title): Credit for Prior Learning Director

Department: Academic Systems (2X0)

Requisition Number: P24185

Position Type: Replacement

Job Category: Part-Time Staff - Variable

FT/PT: Part-time

Initial Work Location: Taylorsville Redwood Campus

Starting Salary: $15.50-$16.24

Job Open Date: 03/11/2024

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Priority Review Date:

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 the maintenance of the CPL Library of Learning through updates and data entry. 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 and 4 years of experience. Associate degree and 2 years of experience. Any combination of education and experience totaling 4 years with trade-offs 1:1 for experience/education.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 strongly preferred. Experience with Ellucian and/or DegreeWorks or other student information system/degree audit system Experience with Etrieve or other approval software. Knowledge of CPL/PLA.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills Expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and SharePoint. Demonstrated ability to identify and troubleshoot data conflicts. Strong attention to details Computer 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 diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Special Instructions:

SLCC Highlights: Salt Lake Community College is Utahs largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utahs fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SLCC Information: Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.slcc.edu/postings/58310