Overview:
CEPH seeks a full-time Accreditation Coordinator. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with talented people who are passionate about quality in public health and higher education.
CEPH is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates. CEPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The position is located in Silver Spring, MD, which is on the northern border of Washington, DC. Silver Spring is serviced by the Metrorail Red Line, Metrobus and numerous other transit options.
Education:
MPH from a CEPH-accredited school or program required
Candidates with a baccalaureate degree in a writing-intensive major, such as English or journalism are particularly encouraged to apply
Experience & Interest:
Two years of full or part-time work experience strongly preferred (does not need to be public health or higher education related)
Interest in higher education policy and issues
How to apply:
Applications will not be reviewed until ALL steps are complete
Save this application form and complete. (if hyperlink is not working copy and paste the following to save the CEPH application form https://storage.googleapis.com/media.ceph.org/documents/EMPLOYEE_APPLICATION.pdf )
Email the completed application form and a writing sample* to officeadmin@ceph.org with the subject line "Accreditation Coordinator Application."
Click on the "Apply for this job" link below and complete all fields, including uploading your cover letter and resume.
*The writing sample must be a paper or product with minimal outside editing (e.g., no published articles, group projects, etc.)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manages the accreditation review process, including logistics, for assigned schools and programs
Coordinates accreditation on-site visits at universities located throughout the United States
Travels (by air, rail and auto) to locations throughout the United States for 2-4 days at a time (approximately 15-20 days/nights away from main work site per year). Travel dates are defined at least 4 months in advance, whenever possible.
Writes, edits and proofreads site visit team reports and other documents from 1-50 pages, with attention to style, grammar/syntax, and required content
Responds by email, phone, and in person to stakeholder inquiries.
Reviews/analyzes documents and applies accreditation criteria and procedures
Manages multiple priorities to complete highly detailed tasks on deadline with minimal supervision.
Assists Executive Director and Deputy Director with special projects, board meeting materials, etc., as requested.
Physical & Mental Demands:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to two hours at a time.
Must be able to traverse multiple locations across a university campus in a single day.
Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery (computer printer, copy machine, etc.)
Constantly reads, comprehends and analyzes technical documents of up to 200 pages.
Constantly communicates with stakeholders who contact the office with phone and email inquiries. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Frequently communicates with stakeholders during face-to-face interactions, including interviews, meetings, and training sessions. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations, including responding to questions and tailoring information in real time to meet audience needs.
Working Conditions:
Indoor work
Frequent travel by air, rail and auto
Night and weekend work required when traveling
**See CEPH website for detailed list of required skills & criteria for success** (if hyperlink does not work copy and paste the following for the detailed list https://storage.googleapis.com/media.ceph.org/documents/Accreditation_Coordinator_2018.pdf )
Compensation:
Total compensation package between $66,000 and $70,000 includes the following:
-->salary of $51,000 to $54,000, commensurate with education and experience
-->additional 10% of base salary deposited in 403(b) retirement account with no employee contribution or match required (begins after 6 months of employment)
-->100% employer-paid premium for individual platinum health insurance plan, 70% paid premium for eligible family members
-->dental insurance (full premium employer-paid)
-->vision insurance (full premium employer-paid)
-->group life insurance at $50,000 (full premium employer-paid)
-->long and short-term disability insurance (full premium employer-paid)
-->Metro Smart Benefits up to $150 per month, depending on actual travel costs
-->up to $1500 annually to reimburse eligible professional development expenses (available after 6 months employment)
**optional employee-funded tax-deferred salary contribution to retirement account
**No phone calls, please**
It is the policy of this company to afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, expunged juvenile records, or pregnancy, and to afford equal opportunities to disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and individuals with a disability, and any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.
