The Accreditation Officer and Teacher Licensure Specialist supports critical functions necessary for ongoing accreditation standards for the university. This position promotes ethical behavior and awareness and liaises with all regulatory bodies applicable to the university. The Accreditation Officer and Teacher Licensure Specialist are multi-talented professionals knowledgeable in critical areas, including national accreditation standards and requirements (DEAC), state authorization reciprocity agreements (NC-SARA), and individualized teacher licensure and advancement regulations in all 50 states.
This role manages compliance-related operations for state authorization and institutional accreditation, ensures AOEU meets public disclosure and consumer information requirements and develops and maintains documentation for state authorization and institutional accreditation. This position works collaboratively both vertically and horizontally within the university to ensure best practices are conducted and upheld and advises the team on a range of regulatory matters.
POSITION DETAILS
Structured as a remote part-time, hourly position. This position will report to the Chief Academic Officer.
This position is eligible to remote work from the following locations: USA.
Who We Are
We have been a 100% remote company since the beginning!
MISSION
We grow amazing teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging professional development at every stage of their careers.
The Details
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Accreditation Management
Develop, train, and monitor comprehensive accreditation-related operations.
Ensure appropriate policies for all regulatory bodies are established, maintained, and well-documented.
Own and manage all compliance review processes, including annual reviews and self-evaluation reports (SER).
Oversee operations related to institutional effectiveness.
Serve as a liaison for all accreditation-related correspondence, assessment cycles, and site visits.
Manages the graduate catalog and student agreements.
Develop and implement auditing processes to maintain compliance with student records, policies, communication, and the website.
Other projects as assigned.
Teacher Licensure State Liason
Monitor and complete all state-specific reporting requirements related to accreditation and state authorization.
Iowa College Aid
NC-SARA
California authorization
Maintain and update the state map and keep all relevant team members informed and trained.
Manage state-level preferred provider applications and renewals.
Assist with district-level RFPs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong attention to detail.
Strong project management skills.
Knowledgeable of state, regional, and national accreditation standards.
Strong sense of ethics and code of conduct.
Highly effective verbal and written communication.
Easily adaptable and agile.
Highly organized with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
Strong professional collaboration skills.
Position Requirements
While we have identified specific requirements for this role, we acknowledge that not all candidates may possess every requirement listed. We encourage applicants who believe they possess the necessary skills and experience to apply, regardless of whether they meet each requirement to the fullest extent.