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Adtalem Global Education is hiring a Degree Acceleration Coordinator to support students interested in prior learning assessment and degree acceleration options at Walden University. The role involves serving as a primary contact for students and staff regarding prior learning assessments, coordinating assessor selection, advising on university policies, and collaborating with admissions and student-facing teams to enhance degree acceleration programs.

Highlights

Serve as primary contact for prior learning assessments and degree acceleration options.
Coordinate portfolio assessors and monitor review processes.
Advise on university policies related to prior learning and degree acceleration.
Collaborate with student support teams and manage communications and training.
Participate in committees and maintain website content for the Office of Degree Acceleration.
Partner with Admissions on articulations and academic agreements.
Maintain knowledge of program completion requirements for diverse student demographics.
Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and 3+ years of student advising or counseling experience.
Preferred: Master’s degree, experience with online advising, health-related background, and knowledge of Salesforce CRM, Simplicity-Insight, and Banner SIS.
Salary range between $42,661.58 and $77,317.19 with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k with employer match, paid holidays, and flexible time off.

Degree Acceleration Coordinator Full Description

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About Walden University
Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job Description

The Degree Acceleration Coordinator is a full-time staff member reporting to the Manager of the Office of Degree Acceleration and working closely with the relevant university stakeholders, especially the Office of Admissions to assist students who are interested in prior learning assessment and degree acceleration options (credit by portfolio or examination, self-paced courses, AIM, alternative credit, and transfer equivalency for professional certificates). The Degree Acceleration Coordinator will serve as a point of contact for students and student-facing staff with questions about prior learning assessment opportunities and degree acceleration.

Under the direction of the Office of Degree Acceleration:

Serve as the primary prior learning assessment (PLA) contact to guide students on their PLA and degree acceleration options.
Coordinate the selection of portfolio assessor(s) and monitor the review process when applicable
Advise students and staff as needed on university policies and procedures related to prior learning assessments.
Collaborate with student-facing teams on training, communicate updated information, and assist with all standard student communication regarding degree acceleration and prior learning.
Participate in relevant committees, task forces, and initiatives for the Office of Degree Acceleration.
Help manage website content for the Office of Degree Acceleration.
Partner with Admissions in the creation of articulations and academic agreements where applicable.
Maintain a working knowledge of program/college completion requirements related to specific student demographics.

Qualifications

Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Student Services Administration, Student Affairs, Career Counseling, Education, Wellness, or a closely related field
3+ years of experience in student advising or counseling within a higher education setting or related field
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions in a matrix organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across diverse groups
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred:
Master’s degree in a related field
Professional development or education in student services or similar areas
Experience with online or hybrid student advising support
Experience working with graduate or medical students
Background in a health-related field
Demonstrated experience supporting learners facing a variety of life challenges
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM, Simplicity-Insight, and Banner Student Information System
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $42,661.58 and $77,317.19. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Office of Degree Acceleration:

Serve as the primary prior learning assessment (PLA) contact to guide students on their PLA and degree acceleration options.
Coordinate the selection of portfolio assessor(s) and monitor the review process when applicable
Advise students and staff as needed on university policies and procedures related to prior learning assessments.
Collaborate with student-facing teams on training, communicate updated information, and assist with all standard student communication regarding degree acceleration and prior learning.
Participate in relevant committees, task forces, and initiatives for the Office of Degree Acceleration.
Help manage website content for the Office of Degree Acceleration.
Partner with Admissions in the creation of articulations and academic agreements where applicable.
Maintain a working knowledge of program/college completion requirements related to specific student demographics.

Qualifications

Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Student Services Administration, Student Affairs, Career Counseling, Education, Wellness, or a closely related field
3+ years of experience in student advising or counseling within a higher education setting or related field
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions in a matrix organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across diverse groups
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred:
Master’s degree in a related field
Professional development or education in student services or similar areas
Experience with online or hybrid student advising support
Experience working with graduate or medical students
Background in a health-related field
Demonstrated experience supporting learners facing a variety of life challenges
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM, Simplicity-Insight, and Banner Student Information System
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Additional Information

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Degree Acceleration Coordinator

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Degree Acceleration Coordinator Full Description

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Degree Acceleration Coordinator

Degree Acceleration Coordinator

Degree Acceleration Coordinator

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