Accreditation & Regulatory Consultant (temporary)

Herzing University; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accreditation and Regulatory Consultant to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. This temporary contract role involves advising leadership, developing self-study reports, and supporting strategic initiatives for accreditation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education or healthcare settings and possess strong technical writing and research skills. Join a diverse and inclusive community committed to equal opportunity and making a significant impact in the field of education.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accreditation, compliance, or institutional effectiveness.
• In-depth knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in developing self-study reports.

Responsibilities

• Advise on institutional and programmatic accreditation.
• Develop self-study reports and compliance narratives.
• Provide training on accreditation processes.

Skills

Accreditation Knowledge

Compliance Expertise

Technical Writing

Research Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

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This is a temporary contract position.

The Accreditation and Regulatory Consultant is responsible for providing expert guidance and support to ensure institutional and programmatic compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable state and federal laws. This position supports strategic initiatives related to initial accreditation, reaffirmation processes, reporting, and readiness reviews, and may be engaged in new program development or expansion activities. The consultant serves as a subject matter expert to internal stakeholders and external partners. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Academic Compliance.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accreditation, compliance, or institutional effectiveness within a higher education or healthcare setting.
• In-depth knowledge of regional and programmatic accreditation standards, state approval agencies/boards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in developing self-study reports, preparing for site visits, and navigating complex regulatory environments.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with multiple accreditors (e.g., regional + programmatic).
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer or accreditation evaluator.
• Knowledge of state regulatory approval processes (e.g., proprietary school boards, BON/DOE).
• Bachelor's degree.
• Technical writing ability.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and attention to detail.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Accreditation Support

• Advise leadership on institutional and programmatic accreditation.
• Develop and review self-study reports, compliance narratives, and required documentation for initial and reaffirmation submissions.
• Lead or support mock site visits, readiness assessments, and follow-up action plans.
• Assist in preparing institutional or programmatic applications for substantive change, new site/satellite campus requests, and new program approvals.
• Conduct research for programmatic and location development and expansion.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Provide guidance on state authorization and regulatory compliance for on-ground and distance education programs.
• Interpret and ensure alignment with State, U.S. Department of Education, CHEA, and other relevant regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain compliance with accrediting and licensing bodies.
• Conduct research for programmatic and location development and expansion.

Data and Document Management

• Evaluate data for annual and interim reports (e.g., IPEDS, state reports, accreditor-specific data reports).
• Recommend systems for effective documentation and tracking of regulatory compliance and accreditation-related deadlines.
• Analyze institutional effectiveness indicators and recommend improvement strategies in support of accreditation expectations.
• Produce agreed upon documents/reviews/research as prescribed.

Training and Communication

• Provide training and consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators on accreditation processes and compliance responsibilities.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and accreditation steering committees.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Operate office and/or teaching equipment such as computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Use voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff, or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.

Herzing University values diversity and fosters an inclusive community where individuals are respected and empowered. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibit sex-based discrimination. Concerns can be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. More information is available at Herzing Title IX.