Director of Accreditation - Military Veterans

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision! We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Director of Accreditation today with Galen College of Nursing.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Director of Accreditation to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Director of Accreditation you will provide leadership and support in the areas of institutional and programmatic accreditation. The outcome of these efforts is to support the College’s continued good standing with all accrediting bodies (including but not limited to SACSCOC, ACEN, CCNE, and CNEA) and demonstration of College-wide continuous quality improvement. The Director will also assist the regulatory affairs team with state authorization and regulatory related applications and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership in assuring programs at all campuses meet applicable accreditation standards and criteria.
2. Maintain consistent, up-to-date knowledge of all accrediting and regulatory agency standards and institutional policies and procedures.
3. Research and interpret institutional, accreditor, and regulatory policies and procedures. Provide policy recommendations for the College based on best practices in higher education, internal findings, and regulatory guidelines.
4. Prepare, review, and edit materials required for accreditation applications and site visits.
5. Support campus visits from accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies. Provide guidance and work closely with staff to design and develop an electronic exhibit room, and materials for accreditation off-site and on-site review.
6. Identify and implement strategies for improvement and consistency related to accreditation.
7. Chair and/or participate in appropriate accreditation committee meetings and monitor and report on committee activities.
8. Monitor information from accrediting agencies and disseminate timely updates to appropriate stakeholders. Provide updates on accreditation changes to College leadership, advising and developing guidance for policy adherence.
   
9. Develop and lead training programs to improve compliance with accrediting standards and criteria.
10.  Audit campus and department compliance with Galen, accreditor, and regulatory agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
    
11. Identify potential and existing areas of vulnerability and risk within the institution and recommend corrective actions for resolution. Report areas of concern or non-compliance.
12. Ensure necessary accreditation updates are made timely for all institutional publications, including the College website and Student Catalog and review all published materials for compliance with applicable accreditation language.
13. Monitor local, regional, and national publications for news and events that may impact the College.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.
2. Five (5) years of compliance, regulatory or accreditation experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
3. Must possess decisiveness, confidence, flexibility, and ability to adapt to change.
4. Superior written and verbal communication skills demonstrated at all organizational levels.
5. Excellent judgment, problem solving, analytical abilities with high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and organize projects to meet deadlines.
6. Willingness and ability to travel to support institutional efforts at each campus.

Special Qualifications: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must be highly organized with ability to work in a team environment, multitask and prioritize projects. Must have an ability to respect at all times the confidential nature of the work and information in the Executive’s office.

Degree of Supervision: Minimal

Galen College Values: 

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential. 

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do. 

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions. 

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration. 

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do. 

Galen College of Nursing is a college focused on expanding access to quality nursing education. Our culture is at the forefront of everything we do. We offer a unique educational experience called Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master's degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). At Galen we change the life of one to care for the lives of many.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Director of Accreditation opening. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in nursing education!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.