Accreditation Manager

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff "for fit" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

BASIC FUNCTION:

The purpose of this position is to facilitate processes of compliance with accreditations, data management, and strategic planning for the School of Business.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

Responsible for orienting and training some administrators and assigning and reviewing their work.

May also be responsible for acting in a lead capacity over other positions performing essentially the same work or related technical tasks and reporting to a higher level on a formal basis. May supervise Federal Workstudy students or graduate assistants in the office.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include senior leadership, Office of Institutional Assessment

and Research, as well as staff throughout the School of Business and from various departments, schools, and colleges within the university. External contacts are with the various accreditation bodies and other stakeholders engaged in strategic initiatives by the School of Business.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, leads the further development and refinement of the School's compliance with all accreditation requirements, specifically the six-year AACSB review cycle, strategic initiatives and Assurance of Learning assessment process.
• Leads the Assurance of Learning assessment process for the School, delegates aspects of this process to staff and faculty and assists in the School's continuous improvement of academic programs. Collects and analyzes data to report on areas of concern and strategic importance to stakeholders. Main contact for Watermark services and other data-collecting software adopted by the university.
• Provides guidance for high-level decision making towards continuous improvement and carries out training to advise department chairpersons and other leaders in the School of Business. Understands and communicates accreditation standards and requirements to all stakeholders, especially in regard to the AACSB guiding principles of impact, engagement and innovation.
• Assists leadership in implementing the strategic plan, communicating this plan to stakeholders, collecting required data from necessary parties and reporting to accreditation bodies and other stakeholders.
• Liaison to accreditation bodies by creating and maintaining external relationships to accreditation bodies and represents the School in external meetings related to accreditation. A main contact for all stakeholders regarding the accreditation process and AACSB standards.
• Lead and coordinate ad-hoc projects as requested.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of administrative and supervisory principles and practices.
• Maintain professional and welcoming work environment at all times, team player.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, superior organization skills, attention to detail.
• Skill in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
• Mastery in the use of personal computer/software and other technologies.
• Tactful and poised, exercises good judgment, high professionalism in confidential situations.
• Mastery of independent decision-making without immediate supervision or guidance.
• The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Advanced understanding of university administrative processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in administration, business, or related area at least five years of relevant administrative and/or academic experience. Eight years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications. Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000