Prior Learning Specialist

Company:  Lethbridge College
Location: Lethbridge
Closing Date: 04/08/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Lethbridge College is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Prior Learning Specialist
Appointment Type Full-time Temporary
Position Dates July 2024-Mar 2025
Hours per week/FTE 35
About the Position

The Prior Learning Specialist responds to diverse requests regarding recognition of prior learning from other post-secondary institutions to Lethbridge College. Knowledge of Lethbridge College programs as well as the requesting institution's programs is essential. The incumbent will be responsible for evaluating course outlines from other institutions to determine equivalencies at Lethbridge College. The incumbent also fulfills the role of the Alberta Council of Admissions and Transfer Contact Persons' Assistant to facilitate agreements with other ACAT institutions. In addition, this person will support the development of articulation agreements across Canada as well as internationally.

The Prior Learning Specialist will coordinate prior learning requests with students and academic areas as well as with external agencies. The individual will work closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning to evaluate and build equivalencies for micro-credentials.

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the college's academic calendar.

The incumbent must possess effective communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and technical skills and be service oriented as well as be familiar with post-secondary programming at both colleges and universities in order to fulfill job requirements.
Position Details

1. Review course outlines submitted by applicants for equivalency review at Lethbridge College.
2. Facilitates both incoming and outgoing program transfer agreements.
3. Updates all publication in regards to program transferability and ensures website is updated accordingly.
4. Assist as needed at recruitment events to answer transfer credit inquiries.
5. Facilitate all pre-set prior learning requests and work with external agencies to facilitate prior learning requests. Help coordinate prior learning requests with appropriate academic area.
6. Evaluate and build laddering opportunities for micro-credentials.
7. Assist producing the academic calendar by updating all program and curriculum changes within the calendar software.
Required Qualifications
  • University Undergraduate degree.
  • Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Effective time management, information management and organizational skills.
  • Strong technical proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous post-secondary experience preferred.
Salary AUPE Class Level 10 Step 1 $29.28/hr
Working Here

Land Acknowledgement

Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge College is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home to disclose as such when submitting applications.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Lethbridge College, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge College is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions and are afforded equal opportunities to participate in learning, research, and innovation.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number T24-00377
Open Date 06/26/2024
Close Date 07/08/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants

Lethbridge College is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents * Cover Letter
  • Resume
Optional Documents * Letter of Recommendation
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