Regional Academic and Accreditation Specialist

Southeastern College•Margate, FL

About The Position

The Regional Academic and Accreditation Specialist provides oversight and support to the institution and individual campuses regarding institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements, and helps ensure consistent delivery of educational services for Deans, Registrars, and faculty. The position coordinates accreditation activities, reviews regulatory and academic compliance, analyzes program outcomes, and provides training and support to campus teams. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The position includes occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and is performed in an environment with moderate noise, such as a business office with computers and printers and light traffic.

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent, and four to ten years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The posting also references two years of education or a degree and/or two years of experience; the wording does not specify further details.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members.
Ability to write speeches and articles according to prescribed style and format and present information effectively to management, public groups, or boards.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, apply basic algebra and geometry concepts, and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; regularly sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear; and frequently stand, walk, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage institutional and programmatic accreditation activities, excluding ABHES for the MA programs, including annual reports, applications, reports and responses, and site visits.
Review and evaluate standards and regulatory requirements to determine business impact and potential risk.
Review and evaluate graduation, employment, and licensure outcomes to identify potential risks and develop improvement plans with campus teams as needed.
Visit campuses to ensure compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
Maintain agency correspondence and documentation on a shared intranet portal.
Complete Department of Education Gainful Employment Disclosures.
Train Deans and Registrars, including new-hire training and follow-up as needed.
Review academic reports and student and faculty files for compliance with academic and regulatory policies and procedures.
Visit campuses to ensure compliance with academic and regulatory policies and procedures.