Accreditation and Compliance Specialist (Remote)

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

• Employee demonstrates TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and members of the community.
• Assist with implementing and managing systems, processes, projects, and initiatives that advance institutional quality, continuous improvement, and accreditation compliance. Work closely with divisional/departmental leads across the college to provide consultation and strategic guidance on compliance with accreditation standards, policies, and substantive change requirements. Supports programs with specialized accreditation processes and reviews as needed.
• Provide regular training in support of accreditation and compliance activities and other institutional effectiveness processes and practices, including accreditation and substantive change report requirements and deadlines. Assess training needs and develop associated plans and training content/aids including presentations, forms, templates, and other documents as needed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans such as timelines, milestones, key deliverables, strategic communication plans, and status reports. Coordinate and facilitate project updates and stakeholder meetings, as necessary. Develop and maintain metrics and reporting dashboards to ensure timely and effective communication and escalation (and resolution) of issues.
• Develop specialized accreditation and compliance documents including but not limited to, prospectus proposals and teach-out plans. Facilitate proposal ideation meetings and project change requests. Maintain document repositories, databases, and departmental forms/templates including the publication of resource sites for completeness, quality, and compliance. Apply best practices for reporting and monitoring accreditation compliance and for the development and maintenance of resources and training materials.
• Collect data and maintain evidentiary information associated with projects and reporting requirements, including approval documentation and related accreditation correspondence. Review and analyze project trends for opportunities to improve and/or to modify project plans and execution strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university required; Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
• Minimum of three years in higher education with demonstrated experience in supporting/coordinating administrative projects.
• Experience developing technical documents such as business plans, grants, and/or prospectuses is preferred. Experience implementing institutional effectiveness systems in higher education as it relates to accreditation compliance preferred.
• Knowledge or understanding of accreditation standards, with an emphasis on SACSCOC or other institutional accreditation preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

• Highly organized and detail oriented with an ability to perform activities with a level of independence and autonomy.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency handling multiple projects concurrently while meeting established priority deadlines.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with leaders and diverse groups of people across all functions/levels of the organization.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to prepare high level technical proposals and solicit clear and structured content recommendations.
• Strong technology and troubleshooting skills with proven ability to maintain databases and other technology applications effectively.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.