Director, Recognition of Learning

Director, Recognition of Learning

Job Opening # 523590

Job Summary

The Director, Recognition of Learning provides leadership in developing strategies and initiatives to increase recognition of learning, including prior learning assessment (PLA), competency-based education, and coordination of documenting learning through co-curricular and continuing education transcripts.

Duties include:

• Provides leadership in development and implementation of strategies and initiatives to increase recognition learning.
• Serves as the Chair of the PLA advisory group to develop recommendations for policy, procedures, and processes.
• In consultation with Academic Planning & Accountability and Enrollment Management Services, provides leadership to programs to develop Prior learning Assessment (PLA).
• Evaluates and assesses program outcomes/metrics and provides recommendations for strategies for improvement.
• Works closely with the Assistant Vice President in formulating and developing PLA procedures, processes, and policies.
• Develops train the trainer model for recruiters, bridge advisors, academic advisors, and appropriate staff.
• Identifies opportunities for translation of credit related to continuing education, micro- credentialing, and industry certifications.
• Works with the Assistant Vice President to develop overall strategy as related to academic innovation.
• Identifies in demand competencies and facilitates development of applicable learning experiences with appropriate offices.
• Oversees the documentation of learner competencies via continuing education and curricular transcripts.
• Supervises staff and graduate students/student employees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and six (6) years of appropriate experience.

Departmental Requirements

• Curriculum design experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate degree.
• Knowledge of competency-based education.
• Knowledge of prior learning assessment.
• Experience in Higher Education.

Job Category Administrative 

Advertised Salary

Starting at $80,000, salary commensurate with education and experience.

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting is open until filled.

For more information or to apply, please visit us on-line at http://careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID 523590.

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About FIU

Florida International University is Miami’s public research university, focused on student success. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU has 42 top-50 rankings in the nation among public universities. FIU is a top U.S. research university (R1), with more than $200 million in annual expenditures. FIU ranks 15th in the nation among public universities for patent production, which drives innovation, and is one of the institutions that helps make Florida the top state for higher education. The Next Horizon fundraising campaign is furthering FIU’s commitment to providing students Worlds Ahead opportunities. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers, and supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA, with more than 400 student- athletes participating in 18 sports. The university has awarded more than 330,000 degrees to many leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu.