NorQuest College Looking for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Coordinator at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Full Time

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR) ADMINISTRATOR

ADMISSIONS & SUPPORTS

At NorQuest We Are Who We Include and we’re on a mission to create a place of belonging for every learner, where our learner’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and life experiences can help create pathways to start their journey, and we’re looking for a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Administrator to find ways forward in the assessment for credits from previous experience.

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, Admissions, the PLAR Administrator develops and maintains documentation of college standards for evaluating eligibility for transfer credit and prior learning assessment and recognition through research and recommendation of standards, acting as an expert in evaluation of educational and PLAR documents from around Canada and the world. As a key liasion with program areas and the international office, the PLAR Administrator advises students on documentation requirements to facilitate PLAR and transfer credit processes, enforcing College policies and requirements under the FOIP Act.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Develop and maintain documentation related to evaluation of transfer credit and requirements to support unit activities and maintain fair and timely standards for students.
• Work with program areas to support timely, valid, and defensible assessment.
• Conduct research to determine best practices and standards for evaluation of foreign and domestic PLAR and transfer credit.
• Coordinate college activities with respect to transfer agreements with other institutions, including maintenance of information accessible to the public through TransferAlberta.
• Manage transfer credit database, including past decisions, for quick reference in decision making.
• Setup processes in PeopleSoft that would automate transfer credit awarding utilizing electronic transcripts.
• Review course outlines for potential equivalencies.
• Communicate transfer credit evaluation results to students in a timely manner.
• Ensure that documents are stored appropriately on the student record and that information is handled as per Office of the Registrar and FOIP.
• Evaluate transcripts to determine eligibility for transfer credit and communicate results to students;.
• Research courses without established transfer credit procedures in order to recommend future approaches.
• Discuss PLAR options with students by phone, in person, and in writing, ensuring applicants understand requirements and options.
• Ensure that correspondence to students is accurate and adheres to Office of the Registrar standards.
• Refer students to appropriate college services where appropriate (e.g. if the student indicates they have a disability during the interaction).
• Assist with setup and maintenance of program architecture related to the Academic Advisement tool.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary diploma in a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in a registrarial role in post-secondary.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience using a student information system (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Outlook).

What Makes You a Difference Maker

• Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and effectively manage a large volume of work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, while maintaining a focus on longer-term projects and goals.
• Ability to plan for and effectively manage high volumes of daily work.
• Ability to gather and analyze academic data and make logical, defensible decisions based on research.
• Ability to effectively interact with program area staff to discuss PLAR.
• Knowledge of the Alberta Council of Admissions and Transfer (ACAT).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Accurate keyboarding skills.
• Knowledge of FOIP.

SALARY: $48,403 – $62,910 reflective upon what you bring your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and includes immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Our Commitment To Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

We’re on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative – our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people’s self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

ACCESSIBILITY: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to  human.resources@norquest.ca .

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-4259

CLOSING DATE: October 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM MDT