Senior Manager, Accreditation and Regulation

Adtalem Global Education Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee regulatory approvals for nursing programs. This pivotal role involves building relationships with state nursing boards and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Nursing and extensive experience in higher education management. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package. Your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare education and impact communities positively.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Program + 6% Employer Match

Flexible Time Off Policy

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in higher education management with expertise in accreditation.
• Proven ability to build relationships with state regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory approval processes for nursing programs at new and existing campuses.
• Collaborate with teams to prepare and submit required documentation to state boards.

Skills

Regulatory Approval Processes

Relationship Management

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Writing and Editing

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

PhD in Nursing or Related Field

Job description

Company Description

About Adtalem Global Education



Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.



Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.



In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday-Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.



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Job Description

As part of Adtalem's Elevate team, the Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing all regulatory approval processes related to state and territory Boards of Nursing for both new and existing campuses. This key position involves building and maintaining strong relationships with state nursing boards and regulatory staff while serving as the primary liaison for campus presidents during the approval process. The Senior Manager will work closely with the Director of Programmatic and Institutional Accreditation to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

In this role you will:

• Cultivate and maintain proactive relationships with state regulatory agencies in preparation for new campus launches.
• Represent the institution to regulatory agencies in support of new campus development and changes to existing campus programs.
• Manage the state nursing board approval process, ensuring timely documentation submissions, site visits, and responses for both new and existing campus programs.
• Collaborate with the editorial and writing teams to prepare and submit self-studies, applications, and reports to meet state nursing board requirements for undergraduate prelicensure programs.
• Partner with the College's corporate licensing and compliance departments to ensure timely and accurate resolution of regulatory and licensing issues.
• Serve as a key resource for the organization's compliance department on issues related to state nursing board approvals.
• Provide input and guidance on undergraduate prelicensure curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state and professional organization requirements.
• Assess qualifications of employees at new and established campuses, including reviewing campus president candidates to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Lead the formation and coordination of new campus and online advisory committees, providing ongoing support and attending meetings as needed.
• Contribute to the development and submission of professional accreditation change reports to support campus growth and development.
• Facilitate mock self-assessment activities and provide coaching for faculty and staff on accreditation and regulatory approval processes.
• Serve on committees focused on regulatory compliance and offer insights into new campus development.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of student and academic policies to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and nursing practices.
• Travel as needed to fulfill key responsibilities and obligations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and contribute to the continuous improvement of regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing (required); PhD in Nursing or a related field (preferred).
• At least 5 years of teaching and/or management experience in a higher education environment, with expertise in assessment, accreditation, and regulatory approval processes (required).
• Proven ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with state regulatory agency personnel.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret and navigate complex or ambiguous state requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing, editing, and computer skills.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $80,336.75 and $140,851.54. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.



Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
  
  
  
  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity - Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation