Accreditation Manager

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we've dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare. That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you'll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career. If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we'd love for you to apply for the Accreditation Manager position today!Click here to learn more about Galen!Position Overview:As a Accreditation Manager at Galen College of Nursing, you will provide highly diversified support to the Office of Accreditation, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs. Under the direction of department leadership, the Accreditation Manager is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and preparing information in support of the College's institutional and programmatic accreditation efforts, in addition to providing review in support of faculty credentialing. The outcome of these efforts is to support the College's continued good standing with all accrediting bodies and boards of nursing and demonstration of College-wide continuous quality improvement. The Accreditation Manager will also assist with state board of nursing self-studies and applications.Key Responsibilities:Provide support in assuring programs at all campuses meet applicable accreditation standards and criteria.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all accrediting and regulatory agency standards and institutional policies and procedures. Research and interpret institutional, accreditor, and regulatory policies and procedures. Support the evaluation of College policies and procedures to ensure each complies with accreditation standards. Support site visits from accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to preparing materials, providing administrative support for visit meetings, editing reports, maintaining records, responding to inquiries and preparing electronic exhibit rooms.Prepare, review, and edit materials required for accreditation applications and site visits.Prepare draft correspondence to accrediting bodies and other agencies. Prepare annual reports for accrediting bodies, including coordinating and organizing institutional data and collaborating with other stakeholders and departments within the College. Collaborate with Human Resources and Program Quality in producing faculty profile tables and rosters that meet accrediting body requirements.Participate in appropriate accreditation committee meetings and monitor and report on committee activities.Monitors timelines for all program reviews, self-studies, evaluations, and accreditation-related reports. Management of data and documentation required for all accreditation oversight and maintenance. Support training programs to improve compliance with accrediting standards and criteria.Assist the Office of Accreditation, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs in a variety of complex tasks involving contact and exposure to proprietary information. Utilize independent judgment, determining when to act for management and when to refer problems for attention.Effectively facilitate multiple projects and ensure deliverables are met by set deadlines. Maintain confidential correspondence, reports, meeting notices, presentation materials, and other documents in appropriate formats.Monitor local, regional, and national publications for news and events that may impact the College. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements:An earned bachelor's degree is preferred; equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.Experience with accreditation agencies and/or in higher education is preferred. Highly organized, with project management experience desired.Must possess decisiveness, confidence, flexibility, and ability to adapt to change. Superior written and verbal communication skills demonstrated at all organizational levels. Excellent judgment, problem solving, analytical abilities with high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and organize projects to meet deadlines. Minimal travel to support site visits may be required. BenefitsAt Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.Consumer discounts through Abenity.Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).Colleague recognition program.Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee Benefits.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE). Galen's Compassionate Care Model ValuesInclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.Learn more about our vision and mission. Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Accreditation Manager Galen College of Nursing Apply share Share Email X Facebook LinkedIn bookmark_border Save Job bookmark Unsave Job