Accreditation & Regulatory Consultant (temporary)

Herzing University; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accreditation and Regulatory Consultant to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulations. This temporary contract role involves advising leadership, developing documentation, and supporting strategic initiatives related to accreditation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education or healthcare, with a strong emphasis on technical writing and regulatory compliance. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your expertise will contribute to institutional effectiveness and program development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on accreditation matters and compliance.
• Develop reports and documentation for accreditation submissions.
• Provide training on accreditation processes.

Skills

Accreditation Standards Knowledge

Technical Writing

Regulatory Compliance

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 position supports strategic initiatives related to accreditation, reaffirmation, reporting, 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 of experience 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 regulations.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with multiple accreditors (regional + programmatic).
• Experience as a peer reviewer or accreditation evaluator.
• Knowledge of state regulatory approval processes.
• 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 reports and documentation for accreditation submissions.
• Lead or support mock site visits and readiness assessments.
• Assist in applications for change, new sites, and program approvals.
• Research for program and location development.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Guide on state authorization and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure alignment with relevant regulations.
• Support policy development for compliance.
• Research for expansion activities.

Data and Document Management

• Evaluate data for reports.
• Recommend documentation systems.
• Analyze effectiveness indicators and suggest improvements.
• Produce necessary documents and research reports.

Training and Communication

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

Physical Requirements:

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

Herzing University values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. It is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination based on protected statuses. More information can be found at Herzing Diversity and Title IX.

Equal Opportunity Employer