Temporary Credential Analyst

Position Code: 8071

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: School of Education

POSITION: Temporary, Exempt (2 months), Full-time (40 Hours)

SALARY RANGE: $70,304-$70,304 (pro-rated)

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,

commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months

AVAILABLE: Immediately

POSTING DATE: October 30, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

Definition of Classification:

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Operations and Analytics in the School of Education, this position works collaboratively with staff to maintain efficient methods for requesting, confirming, and tracking fieldwork placements and student status. The position supports students throughout the full progression from entry into fieldwork/practicum through credentialing or licensure, helping ensure requirements, documentation, and applications are completed accurately and on time. Working closely with Assistant Directors, the position archives, updates, and maintains fieldwork procedures in compliance with program standards and processes credential and licensure applications for submission to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Board of Behavioral Sciences. This role is essential to maintaining continuity between fieldwork and credentialing processes and to supporting students’ timely progress toward professional eligibility. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed below under Primary Responsibilities.

This position requires flexible working hours, which may include working some evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Works closely with School of Education staff to coordinate field experience placements with a multitude of school districts, colleges and clinics for students enrolled in main campus programs and regional campus programs. This coordination includes requesting and confirming placements in a timely fashion, tracking placements, documenting assignments, and communicating accurate information with campus personnel.

• Supports school districts and campus partners in coordinating and maintaining field placements.

• Carries out administrative duties in supporting university program supervisors, such as communications, contracting, and timecard approvals.

• Provides technical and logistical support for field supervision onboarding and ongoing maintenance processes.

• Provides support to students participating in field placements by responding to inquiries and addressing placement-related questions.

• Provides support in planning Logistics workshops and fieldwork orientations, and hosts info sessions.

• Adheres to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Board of Behavioral Sciences approved credential program reporting and processing requirements.

• Reviews credential applications, conducts required compliance checks, and determines whether to recommend credentials, certificates, or permits for issuance.

• Evaluates academic qualifications and determines credit to be granted towards credential, certificates, permits, and subject matter competency.

• Processes applications for credentials; rejecting those that do not meet mandated requirements.

• Supports with additional administrative duties related to the review and verification of student files for credential/licensure recommendation in compliance with accrediting agencies.

• Monitors the office email inbox, calendar and phone line as well as greets students and visitors.

• Maintains department confidence and safeguards operations by keeping information confidential; adheres to all safety and housekeeping policies and procedures.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned or directed.

Qualifications Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required Qualifications

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred, and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience in a similar position or an equivalent combination thereof. Considerable knowledge of administrative procedures, word processing, spreadsheets and database software programs.

• Basic research skills and knowledge of record keeping.

• Must have exceptional communication, organizational and customer service skills. Ability to interact effectively with on and off-campus contacts; interpret regulations and handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

• Successful candidate will competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of University, operations, policies, and objectives.

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing.

• Detail-oriented, with experience working with data sets and ensuring data accuracy.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic knowledge of mathematics.

• Excellent organizational skills, and detail orientated with high accuracy.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Demonstrate a high degree of motivation, tact, and diplomacy.

• Basic knowledge of record keeping and record retention requirements.

• Proficiency in computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment.