Accreditation Specialist

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and generous paid time off

Competitive medical, dental, vision, &

401(k) employer matching program

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Charitable matching program

On-site workout facilities (Leawood,  

Community outreach groups

Job summary

Ascend Learning is a national leader in data-driven educational solutions. As an Accreditation Specialist, you will coordinate submissions, maintain documentation, and liaise with internal teams and accrediting bodies to ensure compliance and expand our accreditation footprint.

This remote US role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate across diverse stakeholders, with opportunities to influence governance and standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accreditation, compliance, or related healthcare/education operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional writing and organizational skills.
• Experience with accrediting bodies or certification programs preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accreditation submissions and reaccreditation applications.
• Maintain documentation and timelines for accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with Product, Legal, ILAS, and Operations to gather required materials.
• Support industry conference materials and external presentations.
• Contribute to thought leadership and external communications on accreditation.
• Ensure products meet current accreditation standards.
• Audit processes and content for compliance.

Skills

Accreditation experience

Detail oriented

Strong writing skills

Cross-functional communication

Deadline management

Job description

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Accreditation Specialist, you will support Ascend’s accreditation strategy by coordinating submissions, maintaining documentation, and serving as a liaison between internal teams and external accrediting bodies. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, supporting certification boards, and contributing to the expansion of Ascend’s accreditation footprint. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work remote within the US.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Assist in preparing and submitting accreditation and reaccreditation applications, annual reports, and responses to inquiries.
• Maintain accurate documentation and timelines for all accreditation-related activities.
• Support the implementation of standardized processes and tools across the organization.
• Ensure consistent and accurate data collection to support annual reporting.
• Partner with Product, Legal, ILAS, and Operations teams to gather required documentation and ensure alignment with accreditation standards.
• Contribute to internal education efforts regarding accreditation requirements and their value.
• Assist in preparing materials for industry conferences and external presentations.
• Support Ascend’s reputation by contributing to thought leadership and external communications related to accreditation.
• Ensure product and content requirements align with current accreditation standards.
• Regularly audit processes, procedures, and content to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 3+ years of experience in accreditation, compliance, or related healthcare/education operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional writing and organizational skills.
• Experience working with accrediting bodies or certification programs preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating with external stakeholders.

BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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