Sr. Director, Accreditation, Compliance and Accountability

Sr. Director, Accreditation, Compliance, and Accountability

Academic Services and Quality

Exempt Regular 3.5

Location: Adelphi, MD (Hybrid)

The Senior Director, Accreditation, Compliance, and Accountability, provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for institutional and programmatic accreditation, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide accountability initiatives. This role ensures UMGC meets and exceeds accreditation, authorization, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and data-informed decision-making across the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for institutional accreditation processes, standards alignment, and long-term planning.

• Oversee development, implementation, and continuous refinement of accreditation-related policies and procedures.

• Direct preparation, submission, and quality assurance of all accreditation reports, documentation, and compliance attestations.

• Lead institutional readiness and logistics for accreditation reviews, evaluations, and site visits.

• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to guide programmatic accreditation strategies and ensure alignment with institutional standards.

• Oversee state authorization compliance, reporting processes, and strategic expansion planning.

• Lead regulatory compliance initiatives, risk mitigation practices, and institutional accountability frameworks.

• Supervise and mentor staff engaged in accreditation, compliance, and reporting functions.

• Collaborate with senior university leadership to support governance, transparency, and continuous improvement efforts.

Competencies:

• Advanced analytical thinking

• Strategic leadership

• Executive-level communication

• Collaboration and influence

• High-level attention to detail

Skills:

• Accreditation strategy and oversight

• Regulatory and compliance management

• Cross-functional project leadership

• Data interpretation and institutional analysis

• Policy development and implementation

Education & Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

• Doctoral Degree preferred.

Experience:

• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in accreditation, compliance, or related roles.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in higher education and managing complex institutional initiatives.

Certifications:

• None required.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC 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, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays (17 during general election years). For part-time employee