Recognition of Prior Learning Consultant
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New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to transforming lives and communities. The College is currently seeking a dynamic and competent individual for the position of Recognition of Prior Learning Consultant. When you work at NBCC, you are a valued team member and a part of a community of leaders who are driven by learning excellence and social and economic development.
This is a Term employment opportunity from April 2023 to April 2025, with the possibility of extension, located at any NBCC location.
As part of the Registrar's Office and reporting to the Head of Admissions, the Recognition of Prior Learning Consultant is responsible for providing academic assessment and advisement to a diverse client population including prospects, applicants, enrolled students, and stakeholders regarding prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR). The Recognition of Prior Learning Consultant evaluates, assesses, and implements strategies to support the growth and education of PLAR at NBCC.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Evaluates and authenticates applicant credentials, experiential learning, and academic history to determine eligibility for PLAR using thorough knowledge of varied educational systems and PLAR best practices.
- Development and coordination of all activities related to prior learning assessment and credit for prior learning areas, such as portfolio assessment and evaluation of informal and non-formal learning.
- Advises College academic and administrative departments on inbound and outbound transfer and PLAR arrangements, including working with RPL Champions and external stakeholders.
- Developing tools and collateral in order to help students clarify goals in seeking PLAR.
- Coordinating and facilitating Prior Learning Assessment training for subject matter experts.
- Represents the College externally and the Registrar's Office internally on associated transfer/PLAR committees.
- Diploma or Degree, preferably in Psychology, Human Services or Adult Education; or relevant field, with demonstrated related work experience.
- Sound understanding of curriculum outcomes, and assessment of equivalency with regard to outcomes, in order to assess prior learning requests comprised of experiential learning and/or transfer credit equivalency.
- Highly flexible with excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to navigate and build relationships effectively throughout the organization.
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Teams based collaboration.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
- Self-motivated, service and results oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
- A desire for continuous learning and growth.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated experience with Student Information Systems (SIS) or other database management systems, experience with document management software and working within a customer service management system would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge and experience working with Recognition of Prior Learning advising, portfolio development, flexible assessment practices, including best practices and knowledge of transfer credit will be considered as an asset.
- Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working in a post-secondary environment.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.
- A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
- A competitive salary range of $2,183.00 to $2,634.00 bi-weekly.
- Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Paid sick and vacation leave.
- Volunteer leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).
This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Consultation and Development) collective agreement for the College.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.
We promote an equal opportunity work environment.
All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by April 11, 2023. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.
