Applications are invited fill the vacant post of Credentialing and Equivalency Officer (GMG/EO 2) in the University Council of Jamaica, salary range $3,429,463 – $4,076,554 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Purpose

The Credentialing and Equivalency Officer is responsible for analyzing and assessing academic qualifications of higher learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment of Local and Foreign Academic Credentials and using evidence pertaining to applications for Credential Assessment;
• Provides assistance and information to students, the general public and other stakeholders regarding Local and
• International Education Systems;
• Network with universities, colleges, employers professional bodies, and other related bodies locally and internationally to gain required information relating to local and foreign qualifications and institutions;
• Contributes to the formulation of and review of the Council’s policies relating to Credential Assessment;
• Stay abreast of emerging issues, locally, regionally and internationally, as it relates to credential assessment;
• Evaluates transcripts, prior learning documents and educational credentials to determine recognition of qualifications;
• Prepares reports and related documents pertaining to the Credential Assessment Activities of the Organisation;
• Maintains a Records Management System to support the assessment of credentials;
• Responds to inquiries from students, the general public and other stakeholders by telephone, in person or through email regarding application status on credential evaluation;
• Prepares correspondence to employers, Government of Jamaica representatives,
  educational institutions, and applicants;
• Develop programmes to increase awareness of the Council’s Credential Assessment Service;
• Maintains a database of Credential Assessment Information;
• Reviews and updates periodically the policy and procedure documents pertaining to the operation of credential assessment when appropriate;
• Conducts research on credential assessment, qualifications, and the educational systems of countries and prepares information for dissemination to the general public, educational institutions, and other stakeholders;
• Notifies students, the general public or departments of acceptance or denial of credentials via written correspondence;
• Performs various administrative functions in order to maintain files, process paperwork, prepares reports and fulfill information requests;
• Contributes to the implementation of proactive solutions to continually improve the core credential assessment process;
• Manages the requirements associated with core and supporting processes of the UCJ’s Quality Management System;
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in the education system worldwide
• Knowledge of methods used in performing credential assessment
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain accurately, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Ability to analyze and exercise good judgement
• Ability to perform work with accuracy, speed and minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Exercises professionalism, integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Education or Social Sciences or any other related discipline
• At least three (3) years working experience at a tertiary institution

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday August 12, 2021 to:
Director, Human Resource & Administration,
The University Council of Jamaica
31 Windsor Avenue
Kingston 5
Email: jobs@ucj.org.jm

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.