Accreditation Coordinator

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools•North Bethesda, MD

15h•$58,000 - $62,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is seeking a full-time Accreditation Coordinator. This role provides support and interpretive guidance on accreditation standards to postsecondary institutions and volunteer evaluators before, during, and after on-site team visits to assess compliance with the standards of accreditation. This position is ideal for applicants with an interest in compliance, administrative and academic quality, and/or higher education. The job requires a collaborative mindset, independence, attention to detail, and the ability to work with multiple staff and outside stakeholders. The Accreditation Coordinator is an entry-level position located in our North Bethesda, Maryland, office and is eligible for at least 2 remote workdays a week. ABHES offers a benefits package that includes paid time off, 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision benefits for the employee, 6% company match retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, and more. The salary range is $58,000 - $62,000 and will consider education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
One year of professional work experience preferred
Accreditation experience or experience working in compliance is desirable
Ability to travel significantly
Valid driver’s license
Adaptability and flexibility: positive “can do” attitude, self-motivate and multi-task while working on various projects, look for new ways to continuously improve processes, plan and prioritize tasks, pay attention to meeting deadlines, make suggestions to increase effectiveness.
Attention to detail: ability to efficiently allocate resources to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks.
Dependability and a strong work ethic: reliable employee who demonstrates responsibility and consistency in job performance.
Effective communicator: excellent customer service, strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, maintain necessary confidentiality.
Teamwork: ability to participate in a team-oriented environment, communicate well, actively listen, and be responsible and respectful with stakeholders.
Professionalism: display professionalism when representing yourself and employer.
Relationship builder: comfortable working with stakeholders, utilize soft skills to connect with others and form positive working relationships.
Commitment to the protection of employee privacy and corporate proprietary in the handling of confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Accreditation experience or experience working in compliance is desirable

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of assigned accreditation school visits, including but not limited to scheduling visit logistics, developing teams, preparing materials, providing administrative support for visit meetings, editing reports, maintaining records, and responding to inquiries.
Evaluate school documentation for compliance with established standards, as well as provide consultative guidance and feedback to volunteers and school representatives regarding ABHES policies and standards.
Prepare and present summary reports during Board of Commissioners meetings, and collaborate with the Board of Commissioners during accreditation meetings.
Prepare draft correspondence (Commission Action Letters) to schools summarizing the Commission’s accreditation decisions.
Serve as staff liaison to internal committees.
Assist with additional accreditation initiatives, determined through consultation with their supervisor, based on organizational needs and the coordinator’s skills and interests.