Accreditation & Regulatory Consultant (temporary)

Herzing University; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accreditation and Regulatory Consultant to provide expert guidance on compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. This temporary contract role involves advising leadership, developing self-study reports, and ensuring alignment with relevant regulations. The consultant will play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives and may assist with new program development. If you have a strong background in accreditation and a passion for fostering compliance in higher education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accreditation, compliance, or institutional effectiveness.
• Deep knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on accreditation matters and develop self-study reports.
• Guide on state authorization and compliance for various programs.

Skills

Accreditation Standards Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Writing

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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 laws. This role supports strategic initiatives related to accreditation processes, reporting, and readiness reviews, and may involve new program development or expansion. The consultant serves as a subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Academic Compliance.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in accreditation, compliance, or institutional effectiveness within higher education or healthcare.
• Deep knowledge of accreditation standards, state approval agencies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in developing self-study reports, preparing for site visits, and navigating complex regulatory environments.

Preferred Experience:

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Accreditation Support

• Advise leadership on accreditation matters.
• Develop and review self-study reports and documentation.
• Lead or support mock site visits and assessments.
• Assist with applications for substantive change, new sites, and programs.
• Research development and expansion opportunities.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Guide on state authorization and compliance for various programs.
• Interpret and ensure alignment with relevant regulations.
• Support policy development for compliance.

Data and Document Management

• Evaluate data for reports.
• Recommend systems for documentation and tracking deadlines.
• Analyze institutional effectiveness indicators and suggest improvements.

Training and Communication

• Provide training on accreditation and compliance.
• Present findings to leadership and committees.

Physical Requirements:

• Remain stationary for 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move around the workspace.
• Operate office equipment.
• Use voice and hearing for communication.
• Visual assessment capabilities.
• Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Herzing University values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. We are committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. For more information, visit Diversity Statement and Title IX information.

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