Accreditation and Compliance Specialist - Arlington
3 days ago
Job description
Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met.
If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.Job Description
The Accreditation and Compliance Specialist contributes to the implementation and administration of the college's accreditation processes in support of its mission and strategic goals.
The specialist guides and collaborates with functional representatives in accreditation compliance activities, such as compliance report development and supporting evidence for accreditation self-studies and reviews.
Ongoing evaluation of institutional policies and practices as they relate to accreditation standards and quality is required.The position is expected to implement strategies to engage functional partners in ongoing compliance readiness through discovery, planning, communication, educational resources, and training.
In doing so, the specialist identifies risks and recommends strategies for improvement and corrective action.
The specialist collaborates closely with instructional and operational partners to ensure appropriate and timely reporting of substantive changes to the college's institutional accreditor.
They carry the primary responsibility of monitoring institutional and programmatic changes and preparing substantive change correspondence, including prospectus proposals and teachout plans as required by the institution's accreditor.
The specialist also administers the institutional college committee business process. This includes change management, communication and training, charter and membership repository management, and annual evaluation and reporting.The specialist is expected to apply project management principles and strategies to execute and evaluate accreditation processes and plans.
This position reports to the Manager over the Accreditation and Compliance sector of the Institutional Effectiveness and Research (IER) division, and works closely with other IER staff and cross-functional partners to promote a culture of collaboration, institutional quality, and compliance readiness.
Essential Functions
Employee demonstrates TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and members of the community.
Work closely with divisional/departmental leads across the college to provide consultation and strategic guidance on compliance with accreditation standards, Statewide Operating Standards (SOS), and substantive change requirements.
Supports programs with specialized accreditation processes and reviews as needed.Deliver ongoing training to support accreditation, compliance, and other institutional effectiveness processes, such as SOS development and management as well as accreditation and substantive change report requirements and deadlines.
Assess training needs and develop associated plans and training content/aids including presentations, forms, templates, and other documents as needed.Develop and maintain detailed project plans such as timelines, milestones, key deliverables, strategic communication plans, and status reports. Coordinate and facilitate project updates and stakeholder meetings, as necessary. Develop and maintain metrics and reporting dashboards to ensure timely and effective communication and escalation (and resolution) of issues.
Develop specialized accreditation and compliance documents including but not limited to, prospectus proposals and teach-out plans. Facilitate proposal ideation meetings and project change requests. Maintain document repositories, databases, and departmental forms/templates including the publication of resource sites for completeness, quality, and compliance.
Apply best practices for reporting and monitoring accreditation compliance and for the development and maintenance of resources and training materials.
Collect data and maintain evidentiary information associated with projects and reporting requirements, including approval documentation and related accreditation correspondence. Review and analyze project trends for opportunities to improve and/or to modify project plans and execution strategies.Other duties as assigned.
Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university required; Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
Experience developing technical documents such as business plans, grants, and/or prospectuses is preferred. Experience implementing institutional effectiveness systems in higher education as it relates to accreditation compliance preferred.
Knowledge or understanding of accreditation standards, with an emphasis on SACSCOC or other institutional accreditation preferred.
Experience in project management execution preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Highly motivated and detail oriented with an ability to foster teamwork and maintain a collaborative work environment.
Ability to maintain confidential information securely and appropriately.
Strong organizational skills with proficiency handling multiple projects concurrently while meeting established priority deadlines.
Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact and collaborate with leaders and diverse groups of people across all functions and levels of the organization.
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to prepare high level technical proposals and solicit clear and structured content recommendations.
Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a strong proficiency in technology and trouble-shooting skills.Equal Opportunity Employer
Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.
TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Employment Eligibility VerificationIf hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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