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.

Hiring Range:

$151,000.00 - $161,000.00