Accreditation Coordinator

Larkin University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin University in Winter Garden, Florida, seeks an Accreditation Coordinator to advance institutional effectiveness and compliance across LU-SDM. The role coordinates accreditation activities, assessment processes, and regulatory documentation with academic and administrative units, supporting data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

You will maintain timelines, reports, and evidence repositories while collaborating with AIRE and leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Health Administration, Public Policy, or a related field and relevant experience.
• At least two years of administrative experience in higher education.
• Experience with accreditation, quality improvement, or quality control processes.
• Ability to understand and interpret institutional, state, and programmatic compliance standards.
• Strong communication skills, including presentations and publications, and discretion.

Skills

Strong communication

Written communication

Presentations

Publications

Discretion

Following instructions

Confidentiality

Policy interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Health Administration, Public Policy, or related field

Tools

Watermark

Accreditation software

Job description

Job Title: Accreditation Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Winter Garden, Florida

Department: Larkin School of Dental Medicine Administration

Position Reports to: Associate Vice President, Accreditation, Institutional Research and Effectiveness (AIRE)

Anticipate Start Date: 07/01/2026

Position Summary:

The Accreditation Coordinator supports the university’s institutional effectiveness and compliance efforts by coordinating accreditation-related activities, assessment processes, and regulatory documentation across Larkin University School of Dental Medicine (LU-SDM) academic and administrative units. Primary responsibilities include supporting programmatic, state, and institutional accreditation initiatives; maintaining accreditation timelines, reports, and evidence repositories; assisting with substantive change and compliance reporting; and collaborating with academic leadership to ensure alignment with institutional, state, and accreditor standards. The Accreditation Coordinator works closely with the Office of Accreditation, Institutional Research & Effectiveness (AIRE) and university stakeholders to collect institutional and programmatic data used to inform accreditation planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement efforts. This role assists with the coordination of assessment reporting, faculty credentialing documentation, policy compliance tracking, and site visit preparation while supporting academic planning and program review processes through evidence-based practices and institutional data analysis. The Accreditation Coordinator contributes to fostering a culture of accountability, assessment, and continuous improvement by supporting accreditation readiness, maintaining compliance processes, and promoting data-informed decision-making throughout the school. The Accreditation Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Vice President within AIRE.

Qualifications:

Degree & Area of Specialization: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Health Administration, Public Policy, or a related field educational administration, statistics, psychology, or applied social science research and appropriate experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of administrative experience including work experience in an institution of higher education.
• Experience in a health science-focused or graduate education environment.
• Experience with accreditation, quality improvement, or quality control processes.
• Ability to understand and interpret institutional, state, and programmatic compliance standards.
• Able to understand and follow instructions, knowledge of moderately complex or other work procedure.
• Strong communication skills, including written, presentations, and publications.
• Strong software skills: advanced Microsoft office suite, Watermark or other accreditation software.
• Ethical and values integrity with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to handle sensitive matters using discretion, diplomacy, and good judgment.

EEO/AA Statement

Larkin University is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Larkin University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from