Accreditation & Regulatory Consultant (temporary)

Herzing University; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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 regulations. This temporary contract role involves advising leadership, developing reports, and supporting strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accreditation processes, a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, and exceptional technical writing skills. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions will help shape educational excellence and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while making a significant impact in the higher education sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accreditation or compliance within higher education.
• Experience in developing self-study reports and navigating regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on accreditation matters and develop documentation.
• Guide compliance for various programs and support policy development.

Skills

Accreditation Standards

Compliance Knowledge

Technical Writing

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency), please log in to UKG and navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply via the internal application process.

This is a temporary contract position.

The Accreditation and Regulatory Consultant provides expert guidance to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulations, and laws. This role supports strategic initiatives, accreditation processes, and may involve new program development. The consultant 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, site visit preparations, 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 assessments.
• Assist in applications for changes, new sites, or programs.
• Research for program and location development.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

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

Data and Document Management

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

Training and Communication

• Provide training on accreditation and compliance.
• 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 inclusivity. We prohibit discrimination and encourage a respectful environment. For more information, visit Diversity and Title IX.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of rights under federal laws. Details at Know Your Rights.