Category:: Academic Support
Department:: Office of Academic Affairs
Locations:: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted:: Jan 1, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 141033

About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, DCC is part of the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. Recently honored among Campus Pride's Top 8 Community Colleges Leading the Way for LGBTQ Inclusion, DCC is dedicated to respecting individuality embracing diversity and partnering with the community to achieve shared goals. The College welcomes applications from faculty and staff who share and are anxious to support the institution's values of Excellence, Access, Diversity, Collaboration and Accountability, and who are passionate about engaging with both students and the community.

Job Description:

This position will oversee the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process for the college. In collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs, Communications and Admissions, the PLA Coordinator will create a comprehensive recruitment strategy for adult learners. The PLA Coordinator will work closely with faculty/staff, employers, and administration to facilitate experiential learning credit which includes but are not limited to portfolio assessment, military evaluations, faculty referral, and challenge exams. The PLA Coordinator will maintain records for PLA submissions and will work with faculty and the Office of Academic Affairs to ensure that credits obtained through the PLA process maintain the academic rigor and integrity of credit coursework. The PLA Coordinator will advise students throughout the PLA process and will serve as the point of contact for all inquiries about the PLA process.

Responsibilities:

• Market Prior Learning Assessment to employers/employees in Dutchess and Putnam counties as part of a non-traditional student recruitment plan.
• Serve as a point of contact to answer all questions from students, faculty, staff, and employers related to PLA.
• Create/revise and recommend DCC procedures and practices related to PLA to maintain consistency with standards related to accreditation.
• Advise students throughout the PLA process.
• Conduct training sessions to assist faculty and staff in understanding their roles in the PLA process and in developing PLA assessment guides for their courses.
• Serve as Chair for the PLA Committee.
• In concert with the Office of Communication develop a web presence on the college website that addresses the PLA process and contains all forms and information needed for PLA student submission.
• Create an efficient data tracking and reporting system for students pursuing PLA, including the credits and methods of awarding credit.
• Work closely with the academic departments in supporting the integration between classroom learning and experiential learning.
• Collaborate with the Office of Academic Affairs and the academic departments to develop PLA related programming in the classroom including facilitation of classroom presentations.
• Maintain current knowledge of policies and best practices (CAEL, Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) related to aligning learning and work so that adults achieve academic and career success.
• Collaborate with campus constituents on any PLA campus initiatives.

Salary and Benefits:

The starting salary will be $53,316.00. Dutchess Community College offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Demonstrated experience with assessing credit for prior learning
• Experience developing relationships with community employers and organizations
• Experience utilizing assessment metrics
• Experience working with adult clients and knowledge of the fundamental principles of adult education
• Demonstrated track record of establishing respectful relationships with adult learners
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, oral, active listening, and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, education, or related field
• Language Skills: Conversational Spanish speaking skills
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Experience working in online learning formats
• Experience working in a community college setting
• Experience working with underrepresented student populations

Additional Information:

The position of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Coordinator is represented by Dutchess United Educators.

A full background screening with be conducted.

DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

Application Instructions:

To apply, visit www.sunydutchess.interviewexchange.com

Please submit the application, resume and cover letter.