Credential Analyst Trainee at Sonoma State University
About the Employer
Sonoma State University, located 48 miles north of San Francisco, is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University. Sonoma State University is a liberal arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and 530 full-time and part-time faculty. Our beautiful campus is located in Rohnert Park, at the foot of the Sonoma hills in the Wine Country. Sonoma State University is proud to be a smoke-free campus, where smoking and other uses of tobacco products, such as smokeless tobacco, the use of e-cigarettes and similar devices, are prohibited. Sonoma State University's Jeanne Clery Act Annual Security Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/ps/about/jeanneclery.html; Annual Campus Housing Fire Safety Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/housing/general-info/emergency-prep/fire-safety.html. Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Reporting to and under direct supervision of the Dean, School of Education, with additional lead work direction from the Student Services Coordinator, the Credentials Analyst Trainee is responsible for learning to process applications, evaluate academic qualifications, determine credit to issued towards credentials and permits, and to interpret and apply the California Education Code and other regulations pertaining to the issuance of various credentials, certificates and permits for public school teaching and service in California. In addition, the incumbent maintains resource documents that describe all the rules and requirements for each type of credential, circulates and posts announcements regarding testing dates, activities and schedules related to credential preparation; provides forms, handouts and instructions related to applying for credentials; maintains progress files on students seeking credentials; announces, schedules and coordinates campus activities and workshops related to the teacher preparation program; keeps current with respect to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) announcements and notifications; and learns to assist students and members of the faculty, faculty committees and other interested parties by interpreting credential rules, regulations and processes.
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Credential Analyst Trainee
Job No: 504319
Work Type: Staff
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
In your cover letter, please include why are you interested in this position and what draws you to work at Sonoma State in the School of Education?
Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.
Job Summary
Reporting to and under direct supervision of the Dean, School of Education, with additional lead work direction from the Student Services Coordinator, the Credentials Analyst Trainee is responsible for learning to process applications, evaluate academic qualifications, determine credit to issued towards credentials and permits, and to interpret and apply the California Education Code and other regulations pertaining to the issuance of various credentials, certificates and permits for public school teaching and service in California. In addition, the incumbent maintains resource documents that describe all the rules and requirements for each type of credential, circulates and posts announcements regarding testing dates, activities and schedules related to credential preparation; provides forms, handouts and instructions related to applying for credentials; maintains progress files on students seeking credentials; announces, schedules and coordinates campus activities and workshops related to the teacher preparation program; keeps current with respect to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) announcements and notifications; and learns to assist students and members of the faculty, faculty committees and other interested parties by interpreting credential rules, regulations and processes.
Key Qualifications
This position requires equivalent training and experience involving academic, administrative, fiscal or statistical record-keeping and processing or course work involving the development of analytical skills. Knowledge of general office procedures, methods, and practices, including techniques used in processing information required. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, FileMaker Pro and PeopleSoft preferred.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $3,720 a month. This is a full time, non-exempt position. Upon completion of the training, the Trainee is expected to be able to perform the duties of the Credential Analyst I under general supervision. If the training program is successfully completed, the Trainee will be reclassified to a Credential Analyst I.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf to be taken to the CSU benefits page.
Supplemental Information
Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.
The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.
Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
For questions related to the application process, please reach out to Human Resources (hr@sonoma.edu). The ADA Coordinator is also available (hrleaves@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
Application Close: Open Until Filled
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