Lead Credential Analyst Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary 22498222 50% Part Time Flexible $48,400 - $79,150 Position Information Under the supervision of the Director of Teacher Education, the Lead Credential Analyst has an important role and aids in diverse tasks. It includes interpreting academic requirements for the university, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and provides fundamental academic advising to administrators, staff, faculty, supervisors, districts, and graduate students, including advising for retention. The incumbent also functions as the lead credential analyst, which includes keeping abreast of past and present legislative changes and educational codes that affect the issuance of a credential, makes teacher credential recommendations to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for students who complete program requirements, and provides training to other academic advisors, supervisors and school districts on the processes and requirements for credential recommendations. Under supervision, the Lead Credential Analyst organizes workshops, information sessions on preliminary and induction credentials, and conducts advising that support student retention and timeliness to credential and/or degree. The Lead Credential Analyst also assists the Director in implementing a recruitment and retention plan/strategies for students interested in pursuing a career in one of the teaching and education professions. The Lead Credential Analyst works collaboratively with other TEP staff to support student retention, and with other departments, including Cashiers Office, Financial Aid Office, Graduate Division Admission Office, Business and Contracts Office, Risk Management, and Registrar's Office on resolving problems with billing and the online admissions module in UCR's Student Information System. Overall, serves as key resource on campus to interpret and implement policy relevant to Teacher Education. This is a variable 50%-75% part-time career staff position, eligible for full benefits. The majority of the year the incumbent is expected to work 50% time, however, there are possible peak periods that may require additional work hours. This position may require traveling up to 25% of the time. Education Education Requirements Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Experience Experience Requirement 4 - 7 years of related experience. Required Minimum of 2-7 years of credential analyst experience Preferred
Special Conditions Special Condition Requirement Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required Must be able to travel to 14 school districts, the annual CCTC conference and other locations as needed. Required Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required
Minimum Requirements Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
Thorough knowledge of department/school college policies, procedures, and requirements.
Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
Ability to multi-task.
Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, and schools.
A team player who is adept at building strong, collaborative professional relationships.
Outstanding organizational skills, including creating and maintaining student information.
Exceptional attention to detail, ability to follow through with instructions.
A flexible, ?can do? work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google (Sheets, Forms, Docs, etc.); particularly, an intermediate knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets.
Experience working with people diverse across race, ethnicity, and language.
A cultural competency in working with historically marginalized communities.
Preferred Qualifications Thorough knowledge of college/school policies, procedures, and requirements.

Demonstrated experience with Banner or student information systems and ability to learn quickly.

Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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