Manager, State Authorization – Academic Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the preparation and submission of state authorization applications, renewals, annual reports, and related documentation.

• Conduct research and monitor state regulatory requirements that impact academic programs and distance learning.

• Compose regulatory narratives, reports, analyses, and responses for state agencies and institutional leadership.

• Create and maintain compliance calendars, tracking systems, and documentation repositories.

• Assist in ensuring institutional readiness for state authorization, regulatory reviews, and possible NC-SARA participation.

• Aid in accreditation-related reporting, documentation, substantive change processes, and evidence gathering.

• Collaborate with academic and administrative stakeholders to collect, verify, and organize information for regulatory and accreditation submissions.

• Identify emerging compliance risks and propose effective solutions.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with state agencies, accreditors, and other external partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in higher education administration, academic affairs, compliance, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, regulatory affairs, governmental affairs, or a related field.

• Proven experience in preparing complex written reports, regulatory submissions, accreditation documentation, policy analyses, grant proposals, or similar high-stakes materials.

• Exceptional written communication, editing, and analytical skills.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience handling multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Capability to interpret complex requirements and convey them clearly to diverse audiences.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Comfortable working in a fully remote setting using tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Preferred: Master's degree in Higher Education, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

• Preferred: Experience with state authorization compliance and distance education regulations.

• Preferred: Familiarity with the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

• Preferred: Experience in supporting accreditation reviews, self-studies, substantive change applications, or annual reporting processes.

• Preferred: Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, accreditors, licensing boards, or governmental organizations.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting professional licensure disclosures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time-off.

• Medical and dental coverage.

• Company-paid life and disability insurance.

• Retirement plan with employer contribution.

• Multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Regular employee appreciation events.