Accreditation & Regulatory Consultant (temporary)

Herzing University; Seattle (WA); 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 supporting accreditation processes, reporting, and program development. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to guide internal and external stakeholders, develop necessary documentation, and lead site assessments. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic educational environment that values diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise on accreditation processes and compliance.
• Develop and review reports and documentation.
• Provide training on accreditation processes.

Skills

Accreditation Knowledge

Compliance Expertise

Technical Writing

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Document Management Systems

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 through the internal process.

This is a temporary contract position.

The Accreditation and Regulatory Consultant is responsible for providing guidance and support to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws. The role involves supporting accreditation processes, reporting, and possibly new program development. The consultant serves as a subject matter expert to 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.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, state approval agencies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in developing reports, preparing for site visits, and navigating regulations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with multiple accreditors.
• 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.
• Develop and review reports and documentation.
• Lead or support site visits and assessments.
• Assist in applications for change, new sites, or programs.
• Research for program development.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Guide on state authorization and compliance.
• Interpret regulations and ensure alignment.
• Develop policies to maintain compliance.
• Research for development and expansion.

Data and Document Management

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

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 inclusivity, fostering a respectful environment. We prohibit discrimination based on protected statuses and encourage reporting concerns to the Title IX Coordinator. More information is available at https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity and https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.