Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Admissions and Advisement Specialist (Academic Program Specialist)

CUNY La Guardia Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CUNY La Guardia Community College is seeking a Credit for Prior Learning Admissions and Advisement Specialist to collaborate with Academic Affairs and support students in navigating CPL credits. This role involves advising current students, managing course equivalencies, and analyzing CPL data to enhance academic services. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, relevant experience, and a Bachelor's Degree, contributing to LaGuardia's mission of supporting a diverse student body in achieving their educational goals.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study

Competitive retirement and savings plans

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and four years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Credit for Prior Learning policies and processes is preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on CPL issues and collaborates with various departments.
• Manages CPL inquiry data and prepares statistical reports.
• Tracks student progress and supports transfer credit processes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CUNYFIRST

PeopleSoft

EAB Navigate

Degreeworks

Job description

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Admissions and Advisement Specialist (Academic Program Specialist)

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia?s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

LaGuardia Community College seeks a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Admissions and Advisement Specialist. (For more information on Credit for Prior Learning visit https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-policy/credit-prior-learning/). This position reports to the Director for Credit for Prior Learning. The Credit for Prior Learning Admissions and Advisement Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

• Collaborates with Academic Affairs, Adult and Continuing Education, and Enrollment Management around CPL inquiries
• Advises current students on all issues related to all types of CPL credits applying to the degree program
• Works with the registrar to post course equivalencies to CUNYFIRST and T-Rex
• Works with the Registrar to maintain and update course equivalency rules in CUNYFIRST
• Responsible for intake process, vetting student inquiries, collecting CPL supporting documentation prior to academic department evaluation
• Represents LaGuardia?s CPL Office at information and evaluation events
• Tracks, maintains, and enters data around CPL inquiries (website, in-person, referrals) from initial intake to completion.
• Compiles statistical data around total number of CPL inquiries, total CPL credits awarded, and total number of CPL recipients who matriculated into a degree program at LaGuardia
• Assists the Director in the preparation of statistical reports as required
• Maintains the database of CPL inquiries and credits and coordinates transmission of this data to appropriate college offices such as academic departments, advisement, registrar?s office (Academic Affairs, Adult and Continuing Education, Enrollment Management)
• Refers students to the Faculty Coordinator and academic department for Credit for Prior Learning for further credential evaluation
• Tracks student progress, retention, and graduation beyond the awarding of CPL credits. Serves as a liaison for students planning to transfer in order to secure that all CPL credits apply.
• Provides general information on CPL and services in person or by telephone, email, or letter
• Maintains current information about college programs, Test Credits and degree requirements for test taking students
• Performs related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate must demonstrate:

• Knowledge around Credit for Prior Learning as an academic process
• An understanding of CUNY?s Credit for Prior Learning policy
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaboratively interact as a member of a team
• Capacity to work efficiently and independently on multiple tasks
• A high level of organization and attention to detail
• Flexibility and resourcefulness working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of applicable software applications: CUNYFIRST/PeopleSoft and Hobson?s, EAB Navigate, Degreeworks, CRM is a plus.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Participates in the daily coordination of academic and administrative activities of a College's specialized academic program under management direction.

• Supports program development, student service delivery, outcome evaluation and instructor/student recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
• Recommends, implements and evaluates strategies to expand program offerings
• Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management
• Develops and maintains relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services
• Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures
• Oversees office recordkeeping; manages updates of program web and print materials
• May supervise office operations and/or department budget
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$52,267 - $79,188

Salary commensurate with education and experience

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

For appointments expected to start after 8/31/2025:

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

CLOSING DATE

July 16th, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30487

Location

LaGuardia Community College