Director, Accreditation and Professional Regulation

Company Description

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care®. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain Care® is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.
If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today!

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.
 

Job Description

The Director, Accreditation and Professional Regulation, is responsible for coordinating institutional and programmatic accreditation efforts for Chamberlain University, including CCNE, HLC, CSWE, CEPH, state boards of nursing, and state higher education boards. This role provides essential knowledge and support to Chamberlain constituencies, ensuring that all programs and campuses operate within applicable guidelines. The Director plays a pivotal leadership role in regulatory and compliance issues, collaborating closely with Adtalem's Educational Authorization, Regulatory Affairs, and General Counsel to meet the University's licensing, compliance, and accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Coordination:

  • Lead and direct the approval processes from accrediting and regulatory bodies for new programs and campuses.
  • Oversee the development and submission of self-study reports for accreditors/regulators and manage self-study site visits for program/location reviews.

• Collaboration and Compliance:

  • Collaborate with Chamberlain University Academic and Operations leaders to ensure programs comply with accreditation criteria and regulatory standards.
  • Support advocacy efforts for new innovations by evaluating the regulatory/accreditation impact of proposed innovations for current and new programs.

• Research and Monitoring:

  • Research and maintain data on certification, accreditation, and licensure requirements for all programs and campuses.
  • Provide ongoing monitoring of rules and regulations related to accreditation and regulatory requirements, developing appropriate agency relationships in coordination with Adtalem’s Educational Authorization and Regulatory Affairs departments.

• Legislative Tracking and Communication:

  • Track legislative developments related to accreditation and licensing of Chamberlain University programs/locations and communicate updates to relevant individuals.

• Catalog Management:

  • Ensure the accuracy of Chamberlain University catalog content and coordinate with the marketing department for appropriate distribution via internet and print.

• Liaison and Assessment:

  • Serve as the primary liaison with state boards of nursing during the initial application process.
  • Participate in assessment activities that support accreditation processes.

• Committee Participation and Curriculum Development:

  • Serve as an ex-officio member of Ch