Credentialing and Certification Specialist

Credentialing and Certification Specialist Position Announcement

Proposed

Start Date:

01/16/2026

End date (if applicable): 06/30/2027

Classification

Title:

Field, Research, and Outreach Services

Rank: N - No Rank

Working Title:

Credentialing and Certification Specialist

Department: 222800 - OCD Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education

Position Number: D92873

Representation: AU - AAUP

Renewable:
Yes (grant funded through June 30, 2027)

Position FTE: 1.0

Tenure Status: N – not applicable

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept:
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands‑on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree‑lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state‑of‑the‑art science labs. We are proud of our world‑class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

This position exists within the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education
. The Center promotes the quality of childhood care and education for Oregon’s children and families by providing a statewide career development system for practitioners. This position operates within the credentialing & certification functions of the Center at a secondary support level. Primary responsibilities of this position include: data entry of training and education documentation, verification of training and education documentation, registry application processing including screening and review;

follow up & phone consultations; interpretation of policy information, and technical assistance.

Within the credentialing & certification functions, this position has responsibility for providing assistance and professional support to the coordinator of credentialing & certification. Assistance and professional support may be provided in such areas as: registry & knowledge standards; registry systems development/implementation; training records creation, training documentation verification, presentations & media packages to practitioners, work in state verification data system; work with state partners and review teams.

This position works closely with the Supervisor, Coordinator, and other Center professional and support staff, in accomplishing these responsibilities.

This position is grant funded through June 30, 2027. We are recruiting to fill two open positions. The positions may be renewed, contingent on grant funding.

• BA/BS in the field of education, early childhood education or related field and/or a Step 9.
• 1–2 years of experience and professional competence in education or related fields.
• Evidence of professional standards, ethics, and values that uphold an equity lens.
• Demonstrated ability in the following areas:
  • Application and document processing, screening for completeness, data entry, and approvals.
  • Interpreting and implementing program policies and procedures.
  • Proficiency in computer systems and databases for maintaining and analyzing data.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑project office environment.
  • Working with people from diverse backgrounds and professional affiliations.

• 2+ years of professional experience and professional competence in a similar position.
• Experience providing technical assistance /professional development advising.
• Experience giving presentations in professional settings.
• Bilingual communication skills – English/Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, or Chinese.
• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural…