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Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Coordinator
Date Posted 09/23/2020
Hiring Status Accepting Applications
Location Twin Cities Campus
Position Responsibilities

The Prior Learning Assessment Coordinator oversees a student-centered process to evaluate and assign college-level credit for prior learning experience that is consistent with the rigor, values, and practices of a Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota undergraduate education. The PLA Coordinator is a .25 FTE, year round position.

  • Works with Academic Affairs to maintain updated print and digital media regarding the undergraduate PLA process, policies, and resources
  • Serves as the contact person for prior learning assessment
    • provides clear information about the value and approach to PLA throughout the institution,
    • advises students on PLA requirements and process, and
    • distinguishes PLA as separate from general education and other undergraduate requirements. 
  • Identifies PLA raters and submits them to be qualified in the course content they are evaluating
    • creates and conducts PLA rater training, with regular meetings for raters;
    • convenes a PLA advisory committee;
    • outlines data tracking for PLA usage, credits awarded, raters, etc. for semester reporting by collaborating with current data collection specialists and systems;
    • works with lead COM325 faculty and the Learning Design Team on the online PLA course; and
    • recommends changes to the PLA process based on program review, ongoing data, and advisory committee, rater, and student feedback
Essential Skills and Abilities
  • Engages in continuous improvement to maintain program rigor
  • Uses a data-informed approach to think strategically and tactfully
  • Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and project management skills
  • Maintains a strong relationship with colleagues in curriculum and assessment, chairs/program directors, and students to achieve the goals of the program and cultivate a positive work environment
  • Keeps current with best practices and professional networks on prior learning assessment
  • Comfortable in collaborative team settings
  • Open to innovative approaches
  The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.
Education and Experience
  • Undergraduate degree in a related education or counseling field required
  • Experience working with adult learners and knowledge of the fundamental principles of adult education required
  • Prior learning assessment and college administration experience preferred
  • Three years’ relevant guidance or academic advising work experience preferred
  • Experience working with and assessing student learning outcomes, preferably in a higher education setting
  • Competent in using applications in Google Suite
  • Experience working in online learning formats

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Additional Required Materials Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Application Review Date
Starting Date
Contact Eden Wales Freedman, Ph.D.
Contact Email ewalesfr@smumn.edu
Position Part-time
Contract Length Other
Other Details / Information
Benefits None
Work Sponsorship This position is not eligible for work sponsorship
  We encourage members of the protected classes as defined by the federal, state, and municipal law and those persons attracted to a university with a Lasallian Catholic identity to apply.
EEO M/W/D/V
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