Accreditation & Regulatory Consultant (temporary)

Herzing University; Salt Lake City (UT); 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 position involves advising leadership, developing documentation, and supporting accreditation processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education or healthcare, with a strong focus on technical writing and attention to detail. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your expertise will contribute to the growth and effectiveness of academic programs. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in an evolving educational landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accreditation or compliance in higher education or healthcare.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise on accreditation matters and develop self-study reports.
• Guide compliance with state authorization and support policy development.

Skills

Accreditation Standards Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Writing Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Management

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 those 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 to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and relevant laws. This role supports accreditation processes, reporting, readiness reviews, and may involve new program development or expansion. The consultant acts as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders and reports to the Associate Vice President of Academic Compliance.

Education & Experience Requirements:

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

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with multiple accreditors (regional and programmatic).
• Prior role as a peer reviewer or accreditation evaluator.
• Knowledge of state regulatory processes.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong 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 with applications for substantive changes, new sites, and programs.
• Research for program and location development.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

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

Data and Document Management

• Evaluate data for reports like IPEDS and state 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.
• Occasional movement 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 inclusivity, fostering a respectful environment where all individuals are valued and empowered. The university is committed to non-discrimination and encourages reporting concerns to the Title IX Coordinator. Details are available at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides notice of rights under federal employment laws, available at Know Your Rights.