Senior Manager Accreditation and Professional Regulation

Summary

Join Chamberlain University as a Senior Manager, Accreditation and Professional Regulation, and lead regulatory approval efforts for nursing programs across various campuses. This pivotal role involves building strong relationships with state boards, representing the institution, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will oversee approval processes, collaborate on application submissions, and serve as a resource for compliance matters. The position also includes curriculum input, staff qualification assessment, and advisory committee support. Travel is required to fulfill responsibilities. Chamberlain offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in nursing required, PhD in nursing or a related discipline preferred
• 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 25%-30%, including occasional overnight or out-of-state trips, as business needs require

Responsibilities

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

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
• You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance