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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in state authorization applications, compliance tracking, and accreditation processes, with strong analytical and written communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and build relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
State Authorization ComplianceAccreditation DocumentationRegulatory SubmissionsProject ManagementWritten Communication
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Regulatory AnalysisCompliance TrackingReport PreparationPolicy AnalysisEvidence CollectionData ManagementDistance Education RegulationsSubstantive Change ProcessesGrant ProposalsProfessional Licensure Disclosures
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesInterpersonal SkillsEditing SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeZoomMicrosoft Teams
Industry Keywords
Higher Education AdministrationAcademic AffairsRegulatory AffairsGovernmental AffairsNC-SARA
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead preparation and submission of state authorization applications, renewals, annual reports, and related filings
- Research and monitor state regulatory requirements affecting academic programs and distance education
- Draft regulatory narratives, reports, analyses, and responses for state agencies and institutional leadership
- Develop and maintain compliance calendars, tracking systems, and documentation repositories
- Support institutional readiness for state authorization, regulatory reviews, and potential NC-SARA participation
- Assist with accreditation-related reporting, documentation, substantive change processes, and evidence collection
- Coordinate with academic and administrative stakeholders to gather, verify, and organize information for regulatory and accreditation submissions
- Identify emerging compliance risks and recommend practical solutions
- Build and maintain productive relationships with state agencies, accreditors, and other external partners
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in higher education administration, academic affairs, compliance, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, regulatory affairs, governmental affairs, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience preparing complex written reports, regulatory submissions, accreditation documentation, policy analyses, grant proposals, or similar high-stakes materials
- Excellent written communication, editing, and analytical skills
- Strong project management and organizational abilities, with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to interpret complex requirements and communicate them clearly to diverse audiences
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Comfortable working in a fully remote environment using tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Law, or a related field preferred
- Experience with state authorization compliance and distance education regulations preferred
- Familiarity with the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) preferred
- Experience supporting accreditation reviews, self-studies, substantive change applications, or annual reporting processes preferred
- Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, accreditors, licensing boards, or governmental organizations preferred
- Experience supporting professional licensure disclosures preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid time-off
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible learning formats