Special Assistant to the Provost for Accreditation

Responsibilities

• Serve as the university Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
• Design and lead accreditation project implementation and report development for required accreditation cycles.
• Prepare HLC Substantive Change Applications for new academic program approvals or program changes.
• Ensure continuous compliance with institutional accreditation standards and related reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain accreditation analytics and documentation systems to support university and programmatic compliance.
• Serve as an accreditation content expert for specialized projects across various colleges (e.g., CODA, ACPE, LCME, ARC-AA).
• Manage university files and data within the HLC Canopy System and oversee the Institutional Accreditation budget index.

Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education administration, institutional research, assessment, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in institutional or specialized accreditation roles.
• Proven expertise in designing and analyzing accreditation reporting and assessment frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in managing long-term projects involving complex concepts and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of organizational functions and resources within a post-secondary health professions institution.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including mentoring senior-level professional staff.
• Basic understanding of digital survey platforms and tools.

Benefits

• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching.
• Generous vacation and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays annually.
• Ongoing professional growth opportunities, including on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives.

About the Company

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful work.