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The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Online Enrollment & Prior Learning Assessment Specialist UNLV University Registrar - Operations R0150438

ROLE of the POSITION

The Online Enrollment & Prior Learning Assessment Specialist will play a central role in supporting UNLVs efforts to grow its portfolio of online academic offerings and its strategic approach to increasing and serving a growing transfer student population. This position will support an increasing number of online students both those who are exclusively online and those who are taking online classes and implement university processes procedures and policies relating to credit for prior learning per state law system policy and UNLV policies and guidelines. The position will sit in the Graduation & Transfer Student Services unit of the Office of the Registrar with a dotted line to the Scheduling and Operations addition the Specialist will cultivate internal partnerships with the Office of Online Education to manage enrollments in online class sections and programs and the Office of Admissions to identify prior learning-related initiatives that are aligned with UNLVs strategic priorities and initiatives.

The Specialists work will include monitoring enrollment in online class sections to ensure sufficient capacity both for students in fully online programs as well as for students who prefer online offerings. This work will involve implementing short-term fixes for current enrollments (e.g. setting aside seats for particular student populations on an ad hoc basis) as well as working with academic departments schools and colleges on planning for online enrollments in future semesters. Additionally the Specialist will be tasked with reviewing researching and implementing prior learning and alternative credentialing options to expand educational access offered through non-traditional methods. The Specialist will work with Registrar leadership and academic departments to create opportunities for prior learning for prospective students. Finally the Specialist will play a critical role in providing basic services to online students on a one-on-one basis but also taking a more strategic view on how the university can best support online students.

Within the Offices of the Registrar and of Online Education the Specialist will work closely with the Scheduling and Operations and the Front Desk teams as well as with the Employer Benefits Program Manager and with the Associate Vice Provost for Online Strategies. However it is also expected that the Specialist develop and maintain relationships across campus with schedulers and other colleagues in colleges schools and other academic and administrative units.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services programs and support this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment retention successful progression timely completion and equitable outcomes in order to meaningfully contribute to the institutions commitment to expand access grow enrollment and promote equitable student success.

As with all Academic Affairs positions it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the universitys core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical transparent and abides by all university NSHE and State laws policies and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces diversity equity and inclusion in ways that promote belongingness for students faculty staff community partners and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3 5 Years of Related Professional Experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

ACCEPTED EQUIVALENCIES FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENT

UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements:

• In lieu of a bachelors degree applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience or with an associates degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of experience either in a student-serving role or in an academic administrative role.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support belonging and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off sick leave and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to The Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on February 27th 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact for support.

For assistance with the application process please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at or .

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Mail Stop 1062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Letter of interest detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.