Accreditation Research Associate

American Psychological Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Psychological Association is seeking an Accreditation Research Associate to support accredited programs with research database tasks. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related fields and 3-4 years of relevant experience. The role involves data management, customer service, and collaboration with various stakeholders to maintain accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in quantitative analysis, research design, and database management.
• Customer service experience required; preferred in prior roles.
• Experience in higher education or accreditation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for over 1,270 accredited programs.
• Assist in research projects by collecting and analyzing data.
• Develop and deliver training programs for users of the Accreditation Data Portal.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Research design

Database management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SPSS

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one-hour lunch breaks each day. Salaries are set based on experience, education, and previous relevant experience at APA.

The Accreditation Research Associate serves as the primary resource and contact for accredited programs seeking assistance with research database tasks necessary for maintaining accreditation. This position supports the Assistant Director for Research within the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation (OPCA).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related fields with 3-4 years of experience in quantitative analysis, research design, and database management.
• Customer service experience is required; prior customer service roles are strongly preferred.
• Experience with data entry and database management is preferred.
• Experience in higher education or accreditation is highly desirable.

Computer Skills (Level of Expertise)

• Microsoft Word: Basic/Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel: Intermediate/Advanced
• Microsoft PowerPoint: Basic/Intermediate
• SPSS: Basic/Intermediate
• Adobe Acrobat: Basic/Intermediate

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for over 1,270 accredited programs, assisting with the Annual Report Online and database queries, troubleshooting, and communication with the portal vendor.
• Support the evaluation of accredited programs' compliance with public information disclosure requirements through visual verification activities.
• Assist in research projects by collecting, analyzing data, and preparing reports using standard software tools.
• Collaborate with operations and third-party vendors to maintain and enhance the accreditation database.
• Develop and deliver training programs for users of the Accreditation Data Portal, including webinars and tutorials.
• Support pre-meeting preparations and attend CoA meetings (3-4 weekends annually), recording notes and accreditation decisions.
• Handle multiple tasks with attention to detail, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About APA

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 146,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates worldwide. APA employs approximately 500 staff and is a 501(c)(3) organization, with its affiliate APA Services, Inc.

Job Location

This position is remote, subject to APA’s Flexible Work Policy. Remote work is not permitted from certain states and territories listed in the original description.

Application Instructions

Apply online via APA’s system, attaching a resume and cover letter with salary expectations. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. You will receive a confirmation email upon submission. Please check your Spam folder if you do not see it.

Equal Opportunity Employment

APA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories.