Accreditation Coordinator

Addison Group; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) contribution

Onsite gym

Team outings

Onsite parking

Job summary

Addison Group has partnered with a well-established association in the education sector to identify an Accreditation Specialist. The role supports the accreditation review process, reviews documentation, and liaises with academic leaders to ensure compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders. This full-time position offers a collaborative culture, competitive benefits including medical and retirement, and a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accreditation, certification, compliance, or educational program administration.
• Experience in nonprofit, association, or higher education environments preferred.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with SharePoint or similar document management systems.
• Strong writing and editing skills; engaging senior academic leadership.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Annual bonus opportunity (board approval) and 401(k) contributions.
• Collaborative, close-knit team environment with work-life balance.
• Onsite gym access at low annual cost; occasional group events.
• Convenient location with onsite parking.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to educational programs regarding accreditation standards and requirements.
• Review applications and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Draft formal letters and professional communications related to accreditation decisions.
• Analyze reports, surveys, and materials to prepare internal summaries and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records and program data within internal systems.
• Monitor reporting timelines and submission status for accredited programs.
• Coordinate logistics and materials for onsite reviews and committee meetings.
• Prepare meeting materials, document discussions, and track follow-up items.
• Support workshops and training sessions related to accreditation processes.
• Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and database updates.

Skills

Accreditation experience

Nonprofit/education experience

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint / document management

Professional writing

Senior stakeholder communication

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Industry:

Association / Non-Profit / Higher Education

Pay:

$70,000 – $80,000 / Annually

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a well-established association in the education space, to identify an Accreditation Specialist. This organization is known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership team, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards within academic programs nationwide.

Job Description:

The Accreditation Specialist plays a key role in supporting and managing the accreditation review process for educational programs. This position involves reviewing documentation, analyzing compliance with established standards, drafting formal correspondence, and serving as a liaison to academic leaders and program administrators. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and confident communicating with senior-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to educational programs regarding accreditation standards and requirements
• Review applications and supporting documentation to assess completeness and compliance
• Draft formal letters and professional communications related to accreditation decisions
• Analyze reports, surveys, and supporting materials to prepare internal summaries and recommendations
• Maintain accurate records and program data within internal systems
• Monitor reporting timelines and submission status for accredited programs
• Coordinate logistics and materials for onsite reviews and committee meetings
• Prepare meeting materials, document discussions, and track follow-up items
• Support workshops and training sessions related to accreditation processes
• Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and database updates

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in accreditation, certification, compliance, or educational program administration
• Experience within a nonprofit, association, or higher education environment strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel (data analysis and charts), Word (professional document drafting), and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with SharePoint or similar document management systems
• Strong professional writing and editing skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior academic leadership
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Annual bonus opportunity (based on board approval)
• Employer 401(k) contribution
• Collaborative, close-knit team environment
• Strong work/life balance
• Onsite gym access at low annual cost
• Team outings and occasional group events
• Convenient location with onsite parking

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.