Certification Officer & Compliance Specialist

As the Certification Officer and Compliance Specialist, you are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the College’s certification and verification activities while providing excellent customer service. You are responsible for all state and certification and verification activities including, but not limited to, completing state/certification forms, fulfilling apostille requests, and reviewing state verification requests. In addition, you will contribute to detailed research and analysis of new and existing regulations and related state federal law, or rules related to professional educator certification, accreditation, or authorization requirements for assurance of regulatory compliance of college operations.

Requirements

Who is American College of Education

Founded in 2005, American College of Education continues to be a leader in professional development through our online programs. The mission of ACE is to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content, real-world experience and relevant application that places our students’ needs first.

ACE is a premier organization that is continually recognized for its commitment to social responsibility. In 2016, ACE became a Certified B Corporation. As a socially conscious institution, we believe we have a responsibility to our students, alumni, employees, local communities, and society. We strive to make an impact in the world that goes well beyond our bottom line.

Who You Are

You are passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals. You thrive in a competitive and collaborative team environment. You are comfortable working remotely and have experience collaborating with others in a virtual environment. You possess a strong attention to detail.

As the Certification Officer and Compliance Specialist, you are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the College’s certification and verification activities while providing excellent customer service. You are responsible for all state and certification and verification activities including, but not limited to, completing state/certification forms, fulfilling apostille requests, and reviewing state verification requests. In addition, you will contribute to detailed research and analysis of new and existing regulations and related state federal law, or rules related to professional educator certification, accreditation, or authorization requirements for assurance of regulatory compliance of college operations.

Compensation

ACE is committed to paying a competitive wage while staying true to our mission of maintaining high-quality, affordable programs for our students. The starting salary for this role is $70,000, plus all full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus. Offers vary depending on education, prior experience, and expertise being applied to the role.

What We Look for in the Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs. 
• Demonstrates positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills. 
• Follows established processes as outlined by organization and leadership. 
• Capable, and adapts as needed, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 
• Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel. 
• Must support and embrace the College’s B Corp mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives.  
• Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills. 
• Must be "self-motivated" as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems. 
• Must be collaborative in driving decisions and a team-player. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. 
• Builds and maintains student satisfaction by recognizing and anticipating student needs.

Day to Day Responsibilities

In this role you will wear different hats, but your skills will be especially essential in the following areas: 

• Reviews, monitors, and interprets Educator Preparation Program state licensing policies, rules, federal regulations, and accreditor criteria as applicable.
• Ensures all appropriate certification requirements have been met by all candidates applying for all professional educator licensure certificates and endorsements.
• Completes certification documents, communicates certification information to ACE admission and registration personnel, and monito