Credential Analyst - TEMP

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The University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts. Accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), the university offers undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs designed to be relevant to more than 90 career paths. UMass Global has ranked consistently among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

At the University of Massachusetts Global, we value the personal health and financial well-being of our employees. With our affordable and flexible benefit packages we aim to provide peace of mind to allow employees to focus on important aspects of their lives. Our benefits include:

Healthcare

Medical, dental, and vision plans - including health and flexible spending accounts - that cover you and your family.

Work-Life Balance

We encourage a healthy work-life balance, that’s why we offer flexible schedules and remote work opportunities. In addition, we provide generous vacation and sick time and 13 paid holidays which includes a winter break.

Financial Protection

For life's unexpected surprises - we provide life and disability insurance, prepaid legal, identity theft, critical illness, accident, and travel assistance. We also have programs to help you manage student debt offered through SAVI. Employees are also eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

Tuition Remission

We support the educational goals of you and your family by providing tuition discounts at UMass Global and Chapman University.

Wellbeing

24/7 counseling support, through our Employee Assistance Program, and free premium subscription to Calm for you and your dependents! In addition, our Wellness program provides year-round events that bring together our community and promotes employee well-being.

Retirement

Pre-tax and Roth options with a generous match of 6% and additional employer contribution of 3% - totaling 9%!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General

• Review admission applications for appropriate licensure documents before forwarding on to an Associate Dean for approval
• Evaluate, process and update student degree audits as program requirements are met
• Link licensure documents to student files
• Serve as the primary point of contact for UMass Global staff in determining the appropriate credential and/or degree programs for current students
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with campus staff and faculty regarding student progress in meeting program and credential requirements
• Respond to student questions regarding licensure requirements
• Process, review, and recommend students to the Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC) for all student teaching, licensure, credential, authorizations and state certificates. Including, but not limited to, out-of-state verifications and student qualifications for supplementary authorizations.
• Serve as the liaison to County Offices, School Districts, and other entities in the school system in regards to licensure requirements
• Assist the Director of Credential Services and the Associate Dean of Accreditation with gathering data for state and federal reports
• Attend CTC workshops for credential analysts and conferences as directed by the Assistant Director and Director, Credential Services.

Prospective Students

• Serve as the primary point of contact for UMass Global staff in determining the appropriate credential and/or degree programs for prospective students
• Collaborate with the Enrollment Coaching Center to address questions regarding appropriate programs for prospective candidates
• Create and maintain an accurate database of prospective students in the Sharepoint
• Track prospective students to full admittance

Student Teaching/Fieldwork

• Process student teaching applications and evaluate student teaching eligibility
• Monitor and track student progress towards meeting the clearance requirements for student teaching
• Collaborate and communicate with the Director of Clinical Services and Campus Clinical Coordinators on the application and clearance process for student teachers
• Serve as a liaison for the campuses and students in regards to County Offices, School Districts, and other entities in the school system in regards to Memo of Understanding, student teaching requirements, and employment offers
• Maintain a database of district agreements and track the approval process in SharePoint
• Work with the Assessment Manager with deploying student teacher, master teacher and university supervisor surveys
• Assist the Director of Clinical Services in developing and implementing web based trainings for Campus Clinical Coordinators, students, master teachers and university supervisors

Credential Recommendations

• Monitor student completion of non-coursework requirements
• Process out-of-state verifications
• Process program changes
• Assist campuses with the scheduling of exit interviews
• Adjust DegreeWorks audits
• Prepare credential recommendations for CTC
• Serve as a liaison to CTC regarding credential recommendations
• Perform other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Prior training as a recommending agent by the CTC is preferred
• Experience with student teaching placement, accreditation and credential processes is preferred
• Knowledge of CTC and Accreditation policies in regards to licensure and student teaching
• High level of team experience and customer service

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use technology to improve efficiency and processing overall work flow
• Knowledge of P-12 system and organization in regards to MOU and Human Resources processing
• Knowledge of credentials and accreditation policies
• Able to work in a complex process system of auditing, evaluating and analyzing information environment

Please Note: InternalEmployees, please access the Career app on theWorkday Dashboardhomepage to apply for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity – UMass Global is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/ related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation – UMass Global provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the recruitment department at [email protected].