ACCREDITATION COORDINATOR (Dupont Circle) compensation: $45,000 - $51,000 depending on experience non-profit organization ORGANIZATION: The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) is a non-profit, national accrediting agency founded in 1974 and recognized by the US Department of Education for the purposes of improving education and training at private postsecondary institutions. ACCET institutions are located in the United States, Puerto Rico, and some abroad. ACCET has a diverse institutional membership, including: (1) private career colleges/schools, (2) institutions offering Intensive English Programs to non-immigrant foreign students, and (3) companies providing continuing education to employees and the general public. See ACCET website (ACCET.org). GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: This professional position implements the accreditation process in accordance with established ACCET standards, policies, and procedures. The Accreditation Coordinator reviews private postsecondary institutions to assure quality training and compliance with accreditation standards. The position reports to the Assistant Executive Director and the Executive Director. SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Accreditation Coordinators primary duties and responsibilities include: On-Site Team Evaluation Visits: • Organize, facilitate, and participate on team evaluation visits to institutions seeking accreditation. Travel required (approx. 25% - 35% of time). • Schedule, arrange travel/accommodations, and assist the on-site teams of volunteer evaluators (Curriculum and Management Specialists). • Draft, consolidate, and edit team visit reports for subsequent review and evaluation by the ACCET Commission. ACCET Commission Meetings: • Provide assistance to Commissioners during ACCET Commission meetings. • Prepare draft correspondence (Commission Action Letters) to institutions consequential to the Commissions decisions relative to accreditation. Accreditation Workshops: • Assist in conducting Accreditation Workshops for institutions seeking accreditation. • Review ACCET standards, policies, procedures, and expectations with institutions. Assigned Committees: • Serve as the chair/liaison of assigned committees (e.g. Program Review Committee or Change of Ownership Review Committee). • Review, track, and respond to documents related to the assigned committee (e.g. applications for new programs or additional locations). • Upon review, recommend actions to the full Committee(s) and/or Commission for their consideration. Technical Assistance: • Provide technical assistance to applicants and member institutions on matters related to ACCET standards, policies and procedures. • Provide assistance to federal and state regulatory agencies pursuant to related queries. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors degree and some experience working in a school environment, ideally a private postsecondary institution. • Excellent writing skills and attention to detail required to: review documents for compliance with ACCET standards, write team visit reports, compile information from evaluation visits, and draft letters detailing Accrediting Commission decisions. • Must be a well-organized, reliable, enthusiastic individual to review, monitor, and evaluate schools as part of the accreditation process. EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and life insurance; retirement plan; free parking or commuter stipend. SALARY: $45,000-$51,000, depending upon experience. SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER BY EMAIL TO ACCET. [email protected]
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