Accreditation & Regulatory Consultant (temporary)

Herzing University; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Accreditation and Regulatory Consultant to provide expert guidance for compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. This temporary contract role involves advising leadership, developing self-study reports, and supporting strategic initiatives related to accreditation and program development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education or healthcare accreditation, alongside strong technical writing skills and attention to detail. Join a diverse and inclusive environment committed to empowering individuals and fostering equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accreditation or compliance within higher education.
• Deep knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on accreditation matters and develop self-study reports.
• Guide on state authorization and ensure alignment with regulations.

Skills

Accreditation Standards Knowledge

Technical Writing Skills

Compliance Expertise

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 laws. This position supports strategic initiatives related to accreditation, reporting, and readiness reviews, and may be involved in 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 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 self-study reports and documentation.
• Lead or support mock site visits and readiness assessments.
• Assist in applications for substantive change, new sites, or programs.
• Research for program and location development.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

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

Data and Document Management

• Evaluate data for reports.
• Recommend systems for documentation and tracking deadlines.
• Analyze effectiveness indicators and suggest improvements.
• Produce required documents and reviews.

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 up to 10 pounds.

Herzing University values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where individuals are respected and empowered. The university is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination based on protected statuses. For more information, visit https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity and https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.