Our Opportunity:
Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality
education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class
education online. The Senior Accreditation Program Specialist will provide support to Purdue
University Global’s School of Nursing.
Job Summary:
The Senior Accreditation Program Specialist is responsible for assuring that Purdue University
Global School of Nursing (SON) meets all the requirements for continued accreditation by The
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and by various professional nursing accrediting
organizations and regulatory compliance (e.g. the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,
National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation).
The Senior Accreditation Program Specialist is responsible for providing consultation and
direction to the leadership at Purdue University Global in preparing all reports and requests to
accrediting agencies, maintaining Purdue University Global institutional records pertaining to
accreditation, and developing and maintaining relationships with communities of interest. This
position works closely with academic leadership who are developing new nursing programs and
instructional locations, or are preparing for reaffirmation of accreditation, and with the various
Purdue Global departments that contribute to accreditation-related reports and responsibilities.
This position continually monitors progress toward SON accreditation goals and objectives by
collecting and analyzing data and communicating with faculty, staff, and other constituents. The
Sr. Accreditation Program Specialist interfaces with technical personnel, academic
administrators, external accrediting bodies, and other partners to ensure accurate compilation,
retention, and submission of data.
What to expect in this role:
● Accreditation Compliance:
○ Maintain the continued accreditation (institutional and programmatic) of Purdue
Global School of Nursing including completing annual reports and related activities.
○ Collects, compiles, and analyzes data related to faculty qualifications, curriculum
standards, enrollment, and other academic activities for the purposes of
accreditation, academic program reviews, self-studies, school/college-level
decision-making and other related activities.
○ Reviews and ensures accurate completion and timely submission of
governmental, University, and other reports as required, with respect to assigned
areas of responsibility.
○ Proactively monitors and evaluates School of Nursing operations to identify
potential accreditation risks and opportunities for improvement. Anticipates
compliance challenges, recommends and assists with implementing process and
system enhancements, and ensures ongoing alignment with all applicable
regulations, laws, and accreditation standards.
● New Program Development:
○ Ensure adherence to and compliance with professional nursing standards,
guidelines, and state regulatory requirements when developing and implementing
new programs for the School of Nursing.
○ Provides technical and professional guidance, consultation, and support to
faculty, staff, university administrator, and other related personnel as it pertains
to the universities progress towards accreditation, collection of data, and other
related activities.
● External Relations:
○ Develop relationships with communities of interest that conduct accreditation and
promote academic and institutional quality improvement.
○ Serves as the primary point-of-contact for internal and external constituencies as
it relates to the school/college data; directly liaises with accrediting bodies and
compiles reports and information for dissemination for University administrators
and core offices.
● Information Archives:
○ Maintain an archive of reports and documents for institutional accreditation,
programmatic accreditation, and regulatory agencies.
○ Document instances of non-compliance and archive audit reports.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience:
● Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and
other credentials as established by the School.
● 4-5 years; successful experience with institutional and/or programmatic accreditation
agencies and processes; or equivalent experience in project management of formal
quality assurance or continuous quality improvement
● Current RN licensure required.
What we’re looking for:
● Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and
Powerpoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Hangout.
● Ability to synthesize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and prepare and
present reports effectively.
● Knowledge of continuous quality improvement management principles and practices.
● Strong ability to maintain order and accuracy.
● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for
time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
● Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make
recommendations as appropriate.
● Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication
style and method to suit different audiences.
● Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional
demeanor with people at all levels within the organization.
Additional Information:
● The target salary for this position is $90,000.
● Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
● A background check will be required for employment in this position.
● We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a
dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to
review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.
● FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
● Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a
broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives,
experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and
students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
All are encouraged to apply.
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