Prior Learning Assessment Reviewer

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The PLA Reviewer will be responsible for evaluating student portfolios and reviewing the institutional validation of workplace training and industry-recognized credentials to award academic credit.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and assess student portfolios to determine the alignment of prior learning with academic course outcomes.
• Evaluate the validity and relevance of workplace training and industry-recognized credentials for academic credit.
• Provide detailed feedback and recommendations based on the assessment of prior learning documentation.
• Collaborate with academic departments to ensure consistency and accuracy in the assessment process.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments and decisions.
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in prior learning assessment and recognition.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities related to PLA.
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree relevant academic discipline.
• Experience in higher education, particularly in academic assessment or curriculum development.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with prior learning assessment processes and standards.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with online assessment tools and technology.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in evaluating and documenting assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply academic standards and criteria.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously.
• Effective communication and collaboration with faculty and staff.
  
  

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Manchester

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00