Junior Accreditation Specialist - Success Education Colleges - West Covina at Success Education Colleges in West Covina, California

Job Description:

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College (NWC), Glendale Career College (GCC), and Nevada Career Institute (NCI). SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 55 years.

POSITION SUMMARY 

the Junior Accreditation Specialist will report to the Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, you will collaborate with other staff members to ensure the quality and integrity of the accreditation process. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential. Provides professional planning, coordination, and development for an academic school/college's assessment programs and initiatives, in support of school/college-level accreditation goals and objectives. Continually monitors progress toward defined objectives by collecting and analyzing data and communicating with faculty, staff, and other constituents. Interfaces with technical personnel, academic administrators, external accrediting bodies, and other partners to ensure accurate compilation, retention, and submission of data.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSOBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plans, develops, coordinates and implements assessment, accreditation, and academic program review activities across a school/college; continually monitors progress toward identified goals and objectives in an effort to support continual accreditation of the school/college.


2. Collects, compiles and analyzes data related to faculty qualifications, curriculum standards, enrollment, and other academic activities for the purposes of accreditation, academic program reviews, self-studies, school/college-level decision-making, and other related activities.


3. Serves as the primary point-of-contact for internal and external constituencies as it relates to school/college data; directly liaises with accrediting bodies and compiles reports and information for dissemination to University administrators and core offices.


4. Develops, implements and evaluates methods for collecting and analyzing data; collaborates with technical personnel and/or directly manages technical platforms for collecting, maintaining and reporting data.

1. Provides technical and professional guidance, consultation and support to faculty, staff, school/college administrators, and other related personnel as it pertains to the school/college's progress toward accreditation, collection of data, and other related activities.


2. Interprets assessment findings; analyzes and compiles comprehensive statistical and narrative data; assists with the preparation of official assessment reports to summarize findings.


3. Plans, develops, and implements various special projects as assigned; plans, coordinates, promotes and facilitates special events, programs, and/or activities.


4. Reviews and ensures accurate completion and timely submission of governmental, University, and other reports as required, with respect to assigned areas of responsibilities.


5. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.


6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of assessment methodologies, practices, and principles.


• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.


• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.


• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement management principles and practices.


• Advanced research, analytical, critical thinking, and report writing skills.


• Ability to synthesize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and prepare and present reports effectively.


• Ability to develop and deliver effective training materials to faculty and staff within area of professional specialty. • Database management skills.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support training initiatives and strategic planning.


• Attend accreditor meetings and industry conferences.


• Keep abreast of accreditation issues in higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 
  2+ years of experience in accreditation.


• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.


• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.


• Adherence to Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics.


• Travel may be required.