Sr. Director, Accreditation, Compliance and Accountability

University of Maryland Global Campus • Adelphi, MD

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Accreditation, Compliance, and Accountability, provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for institutional and programmatic accreditation, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide accountability initiatives. This role ensures UMGC meets and exceeds accreditation, authorization, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and data-informed decision-making across the institution.

Requirements

• Advanced analytical thinking
• Strategic leadership
• Executive-level communication
• Collaboration and influence
• High-level attention to detail
• Accreditation strategy and oversight
• Regulatory and compliance management
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Data interpretation and institutional analysis
• Policy development and implementation
• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in accreditation, compliance, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in higher education and managing complex institutional initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for institutional accreditation processes, standards alignment, and long-term planning.
• Oversee development, implementation, and continuous refinement of accreditation-related policies and procedures.
• Direct preparation, submission, and quality assurance of all accreditation reports, documentation, and compliance attestations.
• Lead institutional readiness and logistics for accreditation reviews, evaluations, and site visits.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to guide programmatic accreditation strategies and ensure alignment with institutional standards.
• Oversee state authorization compliance, reporting processes, and strategic expansion planning.
• Lead regulatory compliance initiatives, risk mitigation practices, and institutional accountability frameworks.
• Supervise and mentor staff engaged in accreditation, compliance, and reporting functions.
• Collaborate with senior university leadership to support governance, transparency, and continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays (17 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees