FA011 - Accreditation Specialist

Title: FA011 - Accreditation Specialist

State Role Title: Administrative - Instructor

Hiring Range: 78,000 - 87,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

- Serve as the liaison between faculty and staff in developing self-studies for accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure institutional and programmatic compliance with accreditation standards and requirements.
- Overseeing the preparation and submission of accreditation reports, self-studies, and substantive change documentation
(modifications, organizational changes, and program evaluation).
- Develop and update institutional policies and procedures to align with accrediting standards.
- Create and maintain comprehensive records of accreditation materials and documentation.
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of assessment plans for academic programs and support
services when developing new degree programs and existing program modifications.
- Monitor institutional and program outcomes to ensure alignment with accreditation standards.
- Facilitate initiatives for continuous improvement, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and accreditation bodies.
- Provide training and guidance to faculty, staff, and administrators on accreditation processes and requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to promote a culture of quality assurance and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate internal audits to assess compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on accreditation status and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with academic departments and administrative units to address accreditation standards.
- Serve as a resource for program review processes and ensure alignment with institutional goals and strategic plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

- Thorough understanding of accreditation standards and processes (regional, national, and programmatic).
- Familiarity with higher education regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of assessment and evaluation methods in higher education.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accreditation policies, procedures, and changes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in project management and attention to detail.
- Competence in using data management tools and reporting software.
- Ability to interpret complex policies and regulations and apply them to institutional practices.
- Capability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Additional Considerations

- Master’s degree with a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accreditation, compliance, or related areas in higher education.
- Experience in managing accreditation processes and working with accrediting bodies.
- Three to five years of experience in higher education, program evaluation, data analysis, and knowledge of institutional accreditation standards.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAIL MATERIAL ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.