Accreditation Specialist — Hybrid + 401(k) & Bonus

Addison Group; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Employer 401(k) contribution

Collaborative team environment

Strong work/life balance

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established association in the education space to identify an Accreditation Specialist. This role supports the accreditation review process for educational programs, reviewing documentation and ensuring compliance with standards.

You will draft formal correspondence and liaise with academic leaders and program administrators. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of communicating with senior-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of accreditation, certification, or educational program administration experience.
• Experience in nonprofit/association/higher education environments preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills: Excel for data analysis, Word for drafting, PowerPoint for presentations.
• Proficiency with SharePoint or similar document management systems.
• Strong professional writing and editing skills; excellent communication with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to educational programs regarding accreditation standards and requirements.
• Review applications and documentation to assess completeness and compliance.
• Draft formal letters and communications related to accreditation decisions.
• Analyze reports and surveys to prepare internal summaries and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records and program data in internal systems.
• Monitor reporting timelines and submission status for accredited programs.
• Coordinate logistics for onsite reviews and committee meetings.
• Prepare meeting materials and track follow-up items.
• Support workshops and training sessions related to accreditation processes.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Strong writing/editing

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established association in the education space to identify an Accreditation Specialist. This role supports the accreditation review process for educational programs, reviewing documentation and ensuring compliance with standards.

You will draft formal correspondence and liaise with academic leaders and program administrators. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of communicating with senior-level stakeholders.