Accreditation Coordinator, College of Dentistry

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking an Accreditation Coordinator for their College of Dentistry. This role involves coordinating accreditation activities, managing documentation, and liaising with accrediting agencies. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, relevant work experience, and exceptional organizational skills. This is a permanent full-time position offering a salary range of $69,035.00 - $107,868.00 per annum, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in higher‑education accreditation, quality assurance, or health‑professions education.
• Experience writing major reports and coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Experience working with accrediting bodies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor accreditation activities in the College of Dentistry.
• Develop and maintain a centralized digital repository for accreditation documents.
• Serve as the primary contact for accrediting agencies.

Skills

Exceptional written communication

Strong organizational and project-management skills

High accuracy and attention to detail

Strong analytical and data-management abilities

Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills

Proficiency with office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Graduate degree or training in accreditation, quality assurance, or project management

Job description

Accreditation Coordinator, College of Dentistry

Primary Purpose: The Accreditation Coordinator serves as the central hub for all accreditation activities in the College of Dentistry. This role coordinates, monitors, writes, and consolidates all accreditation submissions and progress reports for all programs in the College and Continuing Education to ensure full compliance with all standards and timelines.

Nature of Work: This role requires independent judgment, exceptional writing skills, and high attention to detail. The position collaborates closely with the Dean, Director of Finance and Administration, Associate Deans, Academic directors, Director of Clinics, faculty, staff, and accrediting agencies. It manages multiple overlapping accreditation cycles, major submissions, and site visits. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during peak accreditation periods.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

Accreditation Planning and Coordination

• Act as the primary coordinator and information hub for all accreditation activities in the College
• Maintain a comprehensive accreditation master calendar with all deadlines, site visits, and required deliverables
• Lead the writing, editing, and combining of self-study reports, annual reports, interim reports, and progress reports for all programs
• Coordinate college-wide responses to accreditation conditions, recommendations, and follow-up requirements

Documentation, Evidence, and Data Management

• Develop and maintain a centralized digital repository for all accreditation documents, standards, evidence, and data
• Collect, verify, and organize data (e.g. qualitative and quantitative) required for accreditation submissions
• Ensure all evidence is complete, accurate, consistent, and audit-ready

Liaison and Communication

• Serve as the primary contact for accrediting agencies for all routine communications and submissions
• Communicate accreditation expectations, changes, and timelines clearly to Academic Directors, faculty, and staff
• Support accreditation committees, working groups, and task forces across programs

Site Visit Coordination

• Organize logistics, schedules, documentation access, and briefings for all accreditation site visits
• Prepare faculty, staff, and students for reviewer meetings
• Provide onsite and virtual support to visiting teams

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor program compliance with accreditation standards and identify potential gaps or risks
• Assist Academic directors in preparing and tracking action plans for recommendations and conditions
• Contribute to internal policy development and quality‑assurance processes aligned with accreditation requirements
• Orient new Academic directors and faculty to accreditation responsibilities

Other Duties

• Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned by the College leadership to support the overall success of the accreditation portfolio and strategic goals of the College of Dentistry
  Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (education, health sciences, business, public administration)
• Graduate degree or training in accreditation, quality assurance, or project management is an asset
  Experience:
• 3–5 years of experience in higher‑education accreditation, quality assurance, or health‑professions education
• Experience writing major reports, integrating large volumes of information, and coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects
• Experience working with accrediting bodies preferred

Skills:

• Exceptional written communication and ability to write, synthesize, and integrate complex accreditation documents
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical and data‑management abilities
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with office software, databases, and document‑management systems

Department: College of Dentistry
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 11/25/2025
Closing Date: 12/8/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Yes
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

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