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, 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 and relevant application. Our graduates are prepared to serve, lead and achieve personal and professional goals in diverse, evolving communities. As a socially conscious institution, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact and inspiring our students to do the same.

 ACE is a mission-driven institution continually recognized for its commitment to social responsibility and positive impact. As an Impact Institution, we believe we have a responsibility to our students, alumni, employees, communities, and society as a whole. Guided by our core values, we strive to create meaningful impact that extends 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, 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 range for this position is $70,000.00 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. 

· Completes assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set. 

· Consistently produces a high volume of quality work. 

·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 Impact 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. 

· Recognizes and anticipates 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