[Hiring] Credit for Prior Learning and Career Progression Coordinator @William Peace University Portal

Role Description

The Credit for Prior Learning and Career Progression Coordinator supports all William Peace University students, with a primary focus on Peace Online and military-connected learners. The position provides leadership for the development, implementation, and ongoing coordination of Peace’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) process, ensuring that students can translate prior learning into academic progress.

• Collaborates with Academic Affairs, the Registrar, Financial Aid, advising, Peace Online, Career Services, and faculty.
• Ensures that approved credit is accurately applied.
• Provides coaching for career advancement, job search strategies, and transition into new roles.
• Offers specialized resources, orientation, and career guidance tailored to the unique needs of military-connected and veteran students.
• Remains an accessible resource for all learners across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of experience in higher education, student services, academic advising, career services, adult learner support, registrar functions, workforce development, or a related field.
• Experience with Credit for Prior Learning, prior learning assessment, or transfer credit.
• Experience coordinating programs, managing student support processes, or working across multiple campus offices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with adult learners, online students, first-generation students, and military-connected populations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, adult education, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience supporting online learners, working adults, or military-connected students (preferred).
• Familiarity with the Joint Services Transcript, ACE credit recommendations, and VA education benefits (preferred).
• Experience using student information systems, case management platforms, or career services technologies (preferred).