Full-Time Vice President, Accreditation & Professional Regulation

Vice President of Accreditation and Professional Regulation (APR) is a key leadership role overseeing and managing the organization's accreditation processes.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, fosters continuous improvement, and promotes academic excellence across all programs.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key accrediting bodies to advance the organization's interests.
• Serves as the primary spokesperson on accreditation matters, representing the organization to accrediting bodies, regulatory agencies, and the broader organizational community.
• Provides strategic leadership and supervision for the APR team, overseeing colleagues, managing resources, and ensuring efficient operations.
• Leads the university's accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance with accrediting body standards.
• Develops and implements strategies to maintain and enhance accreditation status for all programs.
• Oversees accreditation-related data collection, reporting, and quality assurance, ensuring efficient use of modern data management and AI-driven systems.
• Monitors changes in accreditation standards and ensures timely adjustments to university policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and direction to the APR team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Proactively and clearly communicates important accreditation matters to internal leadership.
• Prepares and submits accreditation reports and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Leads site visit preparations and coordinates with accrediting agencies.
• Provides leadership and guidance on academic policies and program development.
• Fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, integrating innovative technologies into academic and administrative processes.
• Represents the university at conferences, panels, external meetings related to accreditation and higher education policy.
• Supports and leads all efforts to stimulate and advocate for growth of existing and new programs and degrees.
• Coordinates effectively with internal leaders.

Qualifications:

• PhD or Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, nursing).
• 10+ years of experience in higher education administration or related field, focusing on accreditation processes.
• 12+ years of strong understanding of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with modern data management and technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Compensation: $164,108.58 - $296,747.32 (annual)

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401k, Flexible Time Off (FTO), 12 paid holidays, and annual incentive program (subject to program rules).

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