Senior Manager, 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!

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Job Description

Are you passionate about advancing nursing education through regulatory excellence? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Manager, Accreditation & Professional Regulation, where you'll lead efforts to secure and maintain regulatory approvals across states and territories, ensuring our campuses meet the highest standards.

What You’ll Do:

Regulatory Leadership

• Lead regulatory approval processes for new and existing campuses.
• Serve as the primary liaison with state Boards of Nursing and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee documentation, submissions, site visits, and responses to regulatory bodies.

Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with campus presidents and internal teams to support program changes and new initiatives.
• Guide curriculum development to align with state and professional standards.
• Collaborate on applications, self-studies, and reports to ensure compliance.

Compliance & Accreditation

• Ensure timely resolution of licensing and compliance issues.
• Support professional accreditation efforts and change reports.
• Participate in mock assessments and coach faculty through accreditation processes.

Talent & Program Support

• Evaluate staff qualifications for regulatory compliance.
• Establish and support advisory committees for new campuses and online programs.
• Contribute to policy development and ensure fair application of academic standards.

Leadership & Representation

• Represent the institution on committees and work groups related to compliance and campus development.
• Provide budget recommendations and support data collection for evaluations.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of nursing education. Your expertise will directly impact program quality, regulatory success, and student outcomes.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help lead the way in nursing education excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in nursing required, PhD in nursing or a related discipline preferred.
• Five years of teaching and/or management experience in a higher education setting and experience with assessment, accreditation and regulatory approval processes required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and develop positive relationships with state agency personnel.
• Strong critical thinking skills to assess state requirements that may not be explicit.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing, editing, and computer skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%-30%, including occasional overnight or out-of-state tr