OVERVIEW: The Regional Academic and Accreditation Specialist is responsible for providing oversight and support for the institution and individual campuses in regards to institutional and programmatic accrediting requirements. The Regional Academic and Accreditation Specialist also ensures consistent delivery of educational services for Deans, Registrars and faculty.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:AccreditationCoordinates and manages all institutional and programmatic accreditation activities (excluding ABHES for the MA programs) - includes annual reports, applications, reports/responses, site visitsReviews and evaluates standards and regulatory requirements to determine business impact and potential riskReviews and evaluates program outcomes (graduation, employment, licensure) to determine potential risks and develops improvement plans with campus teams as neededCompletes campus visits to ensure compliance with regulatory policy/procedureMaintains correspondence and documentation for all agencies on shared intranet portalCompletes DOE Gainful Employment DisclosuresDean/Registrar/FacultyPerforms training for both positions (new hires and follow-up as needed)Reviews academic reports and student/faculty files to ensure compliance with academic and regulatory policy/procedureCompletes campus visits to ensure compliance with academic and regulatory policy/procedureSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This job has no supervisory COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.IntellectualSynthesizes complex or diverse Collects and researches Uses intuition and experience to complement Demonstrates attention to Identifies and resolves problems in a timely Gathers and analyzes information Develops alternative Works well in group problem solving Uses reason even when dealing with emotional Develops project Coordinates Communicates changes and Completes projects on time and Manages project team Strives to continuously build knowledge and Shares expertise with InterpersonalResponds promptly to customer Responds to requests for service and Meets Focuses on solving conflict, not Maintains Listens to others without Keeps emotions under Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative Listens and gets Responds well to Demonstrates group presentation Participates in Balances team and individual Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' Gives and welcomes Puts success of team above own Supports everyone's efforts to Recognizes accomplishments of other team Writes clearly and Edits work for spelling and Varies writing style to meet Presents numerical data Able to read and interpret written LeadershipDevelops workable implementation Communicates changes Prepares and supports those affected by Monitors transition and evaluates Delegates work Sets expectations and monitors delegated Exhibits confidence in self and Inspires respect and Accepts feedback from Mobilizes others to fulfill the Looks for ways to improve and promote Demonstrates accuracy and Mobilizes others to fulfill the OrganizationUnderstands business implications of Aligns work with strategic Conserves organizational Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural Educates others on the value of Promotes a harassment-free Treats people with Keeps Works with integrity and Upholds organizational Follows policies and Completes administrative tasks correctly and on Supports organization's goals and Supports affirmative action and respects Develops strategies to achieve organizational Understands organization's strengths & Analyzes market and Identifies external threats and Adapts strategy to changing Self ManagementAdapts to changes in the work Manages competing Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected Is consistently at work and on Ensures work responsibilities are covered when Arrives at meetings and appointments on Follows instructions, responds to management Takes responsibility for own Keeps commitmentsCommits to long hours of work when necessary to reach Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate Volunteers Undertakes self-development Seeks increased Looks for and takes advantage of Asks for and offers help when Displays original thinking and Meets challenges with Generates suggestions for improving work.Displays willingness to make Exhibits sound and accurate Supports and explains reasoning for Includes appropriate people in decision-making Makes timely Sets and achieves challenging Demonstrates persistence and overcomes Measures self against standard of Prioritizes and plans work Uses time Plans for additional Sets goals and Develops realistic action Approaches others in a tactful Reacts well under Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or Accepts responsibility for own Follows through on Demonstrates accuracy and Looks for ways to improve and promote Applies feedback to improve Monitors own work to ensure Meets productivity Completes work in timely Strives to increase Works Reports potentially unsafe Language, Math and ReasoningAbility to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and or boards of Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING: Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent; and four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and 2 years education or degree and/or 2 years of CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:There are no specific requirements for this COMPUTER SKILLS:Microsoft Windows environmentWord Processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareInternet softwareDatabase softwarePHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or VISION REQUIREMENTS There are no special vision WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.This position works in an environment with moderate noise (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.BENEFITS401(k) 401(k) matchingDental InsuranceHealth InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time off