Director, Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance

PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA seeks a Director of Accreditation and Licensure to lead institutional compliance across campuses.

The role requires advancing accreditation standards, managing state authorizations, and coordinating with accrediting bodies. Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills are essential. Travel as needed and oversee the Accreditation and Licensure Office budget and staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; three years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with higher education quality assurance systems.
• Knowledge of IPEDS, Snapshot, and PCBR.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, interpret, and communicate accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Serve as the primary institutional resource for accreditation, state authorization, and federal compliance.
• Lead accreditation reviews, self-studies, and site visits across campuses.
• Manage state authorization activities and regulatory filings.
• Maintain documentation using enterprise systems (SharePoint).
• Participate on committees and governance groups as needed.
• Ensure publications and disclosures meet requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance management

Higher education QA

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA seeks a Director of Accreditation and Licensure to lead institutional compliance across campuses.

The role requires advancing accreditation standards, managing state authorizations, and coordinating with accrediting bodies. Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills are essential. Travel as needed and oversee the Accreditation and Licensure Office budget and staff.