Program Advisor and Credential Analyst

California Baptist University, United States

Updated: about 16 hours ago
Location: Riverside, CALIFORNIA
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Position Information


Job Title Program Advisor and Credential Analyst
Posting Number S1386P
Pay Range
The compensation for this appointment will range from $25.00 to $26.00 hourly and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this staff appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Position Summary Information


Summary
Provide expert program advising and credential analysis for students in School of Education programs, in accordance with Commission on Teacher Credentialing and University requirements. Coordinates with graduate admissions and/or makes initial contact with persons inquiring about teaching credential programs and assists with each step required to complete the credential. The program advisor assists students and candidates from initial inquiry through the admissions process, registration for the program, and ongoing advising to ensure that students complete the program in which they are enrolled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Advises students in program completion plans and requirements. Maintains ongoing communication with students to ensure they are making positive progress in the program.
  • Analyzes course transfer requests and evaluates files for readiness for application for the teaching credential.
  • Promotes and explains CBU’s School of Education programs in formal and informal settings.
  • Conducts Information Sessions on a rotating basis with other program advisors and admissions.
  • Holds registration sessions with students who have been accepted to ensure they are registered in the correct courses. Creates study plans for students that delineate the proper course and testing sequence to complete the program.
  • Maintains necessary reference materials, testing information, and notices of job fairs.
  • Utilizes computer to do word processing, database use, spreadsheet use, e-mail access, Internet use, and mail merge use to facilitate communications with students, CBU, and school district personnel.
  • Assists deans in marketing and recruiting students for the programs.
  • Responds to all School of Education program inquiries both from graduate admissions and direct from candidates
  • Conducts regular advising sessions providing personalized program information.
  • Works with the senior credential advisor to assure candidate credential information is current with the CTC.
  • Analyzes candidate work and documentation to ensure candidate has met all candidate requirements. Recommends credentials to CTC for candidates.
  • Generates reports for assessment of data for state and national agencies, program directors, and deans as needed.
  • Prepares information to publicize changes in program requirements.
  • Provides administrative support to the administrative assistant and deans as necessary.
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    Supervisory Responsibilities
    This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
    Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    SKILLS AND ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    ▪ Ability to enjoy meeting the public and serving as a positive public relations representative for the University and the School of Education in school districts.
    ▪ Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
    ▪ Ability to make administrative, and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
    ▪ A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures and practices.
    ▪ Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
    ▪ Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
    ▪ Ability to use independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information.
    ▪ Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
    ▪ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
    ▪ Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
    ▪ Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
    ▪ Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
    ▪ Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge, and experience.
    ▪ Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
    ▪ Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
    ▪ Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
    ▪ Ability to communicate to prospective students the strengths of the Cal Baptist credential program.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment.  Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
     
    WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
    Education and/or Experience
    Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience in school/business setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Posting Detail Information


    Open Date 03/14/2024
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    Open Until Filled
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Nondiscrimination Statement

    State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
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