Senior Manager, Accreditation and Professional Regulation

Summary

Join Chamberlain University as a Senior Manager, Accreditation and Professional Regulation, and play a pivotal role in coordinating regulatory approvals with state and territory Boards of Nursing. You will build and maintain relationships with state boards, act as a key liaison for campus presidents, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing approval processes, collaborating on application submissions, and serving as a resource for compliance matters. You will also contribute to curriculum development, staff qualification assessments, and advisory committee support. Chamberlain offers a hybrid work model (transitioning to four days in-office) and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required, preferably in nursing
• Five years of teaching and/or management experience in a higher education setting and experience with assessment, accreditation and regulatory approval processes required
• Demonstrated ability to establish and develop positive relationships with state agency personnel
• Strong critical thinking skills to assess state requirements that may not be explicit
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing, editing, and computer skills
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional overnight or out-of-state trips, as business needs require

Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture strong connections with state regulatory agencies to pave the way for new campus developments
• Represent our institution to regulatory agencies, supporting both new campus initiatives and existing program changes
• Oversee the approval processes for campus programs, including documentation, submission timing, visits, and responses
• Work with the editor/writer to prepare and submit applications, self-studies, and reports, ensuring compliance with state nursing board requirements
• Ensure timely and appropriate handling of licensing and compliance issues in coordination with corporate departments
• Serve as a resource for the compliance department on State Boards of Nursing regulatory approval matters
• Provide input on undergraduate prelicensure curriculum development to meet state and professional standards
• Review and assess qualifications for new and existing campus staff, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Establish and support new campus and online advisory committees, attending meetings as needed
• Assist in the development and submission of professional accreditation change reports
• Participate in mock self-assessment activities, guiding and coaching faculty and staff through the accreditation process
• Serve on committees to ensure regulatory compliance and provide input on new campus development
• Ensure fair application of student and academic policies in compliance with regulatory standards
• Travel as needed to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned, adhering to all policies and standards

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in nursing or a related discipline preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual incentive program