Accreditation Coordinator

DHRM • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining and overseeing all aspects of the Division's VLEPSC accreditation program. This includes maintaining files and proofs, conducting periodic audits, reviewing and developing policies, providing training to Division personnel, and researching, tracking, and ensuring compliance with required deadlines. The role also involves serving as a VLEPSC accreditation assessor and the primary point of contact and liaison with VLEPSC representatives, assessors, and agency personnel. Additionally, the position administers and maintains the Division's PowerDMS platform, managing policy creation, revision, publication, and archiving. The Accreditation Coordinator ensures compliance with agency requirements by tracking training completion and policy acknowledgment by Division employees, and audits policy compliance, training, and related documentation. The role serves as the agency's subject matter expert of PowerDMS, which includes granting employee access, providing training, troubleshooting system issues, and offering technical assistance.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the accreditation process; project management; organization management/operation principles; and statistical analysis/interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to document strategies and formulate alternative solutions; to develop and interpret policies and procedures; handle multiple assignments with critical deadlines.
• Excellent working knowledge of Division policies and procedures; knowledge of law enforcement procedures.
• Ability to analyze information and to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a personal computer using current software programs.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with applicable coursework in social science, government, business, criminal justice or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities, may be substituted.
• Prior experience working in an accreditation role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee all aspects of the Division's VLEPSC accreditation program including maintaining files and proofs, conducting periodic audits, reviewing and developing policies, providing training to Division personnel, researching, tracking and ensuring compliance in accordance with required deadlines.
• Serve as a VLEPSC accreditation assessor.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison with VLEPSC representatives, assessors, and agency personnel.
• Administer and maintain the Division's PowerDMS platform to maintain security and functionality.
• Manage policy creation, revision, publication and archive.
• Ensure compliance with agency requirements by tracking training completion and policy acknowledgement by Division employees.
• Audit policy compliance, training, and related documentation.
• Serve as the agency's subject matter expert of PowerDMS which includes granting employee access to PowerDMS, providing training, troubleshooting system issues and providing technical assistance to employees.

Benefits

• The Commonwealth offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree