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Prior Learning Assessment Coordinator
Director, Prior Learning Assessment
Academic Affairs
Christine Peña/04-01-2015
Tiffani Malvin/04-07-2015
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FLSA Status:
3530
PENC
14
Exempt
Summary:
The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Coordinator supports the daily operations of the PLA
department, assists the Director with the development and implementation of college-wide PLA
initiatives and communicates information to internal and external constituencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Assists the Director with the development and implementation of College-wide PLA initiatives
 Coordinates and promotes PLA services and resources used for establishing procedures and
promoting practices that award credit for prior learning
 Oversees and maintains the website including updates and content development that supports
the College’s brand, innovative assessment methods and ability to support students in earning a
degree or credential
 Handles communications and responds to internal and external inquiries in person, phone and
electronic communication
 Assists with planning and conducting PLA marketing efforts that includes the coordination of
students, faculty, staff, scheduling, media relations, recruiting and data tracking elements
 Manages the day to day administrative operations of the department
 Compiles, analyzes and evaluates various reports for the Director and other personnel that
includes budgetary functions, expenditures, inventories and reconciliation
 Coordinates the scheduling of meetings, professional development activities and other events
that support the success of the program
 Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and
procedures
 Knowledge of the methods used for obtaining credit for prior learning
 Possess excellent organizational and communication skills both oral and written
 Ability to write reports and business correspondence
 Possess strong customer service and public/media relations skills
 Knowledge of current technological developments and trends in the area of expertise, social
media and website development
 Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range
of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
 Ability to read, analyze and interpret data, trends and research related to PLA
 Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists
 Proficiency in Microsoft office software and specific computer programs related to area of
responsibility
 Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances
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Ability to define problems using independent judgment and critical thinking, collect data,
establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to present information effectively to College-wide administration, faculty, students and the
general public
Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and
staff
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and reach with
hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects,
tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Essential Personnel:
Non-Essential
Minimum Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily.
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Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with one (1) year of work experience in a
related field or; Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with five (5) years of
work experience in a related field
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read and acknowledge receipt of a copy of my job description.
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