Manager, Accreditation

Full-time professional position with responsibilities related to the accreditation of member programs of the ACPE (Association of Clinical Pastoral Education) Commission on Accrediting (COA).

About the role

The Accreditation Manager facilitates the accrediting relationship with member programs through visits and other accrediting-related activities, provides education and support about the accreditation process, supports the work of the COA Board of Commissioners, and maintains collegial relationships as a liaison to assigned member programs. This role is an employee of ACPE with principal assignment to the Commission on Accrediting and may occasionally work in other areas of ACPE.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the accrediting relationship with member programs through visits and other accrediting-related activities, including:
  • Consulting with the program and arranging dates for visits
  • Identifying and securing peer reviewers
  • Reviewing the program's documents
  • Traveling to the program to provide on-site counsel to the site team
  • Reviewing the preparation of the site team report
  • Serving as liaison to the Board of Commissioners regarding assigned accrediting reviews
  • Staying abreast of trends in accreditation and clinical pastoral education that may affect COA member programs
• Provide education and support to member programs about the accreditation process, including:
  • Training in the preparation of self-study reports and accreditation reviews
  • Education regarding the understanding and interpretation of the Standards, Policies, and Procedures
  • Training peer reviewers to conduct accreditation visits
• Support the work of the Board of Commission on Accrediting by:
  • Preparing agenda materials for Board meetings
  • Providing counsel to the Board regarding possible accrediting actions
  • Reviewing program-specific accrediting histories, requests, and reports to the Board
  • Making accreditation decisions as delegated by the Board and in accordance with COA Policies and Procedures
  • Taking follow-up actions as deemed appropriate by the Board
  • Orienting and educating new Board members
• Maintain collegial and supportive relationships as the organizational liaison to an assigned subset of COA member programs, including:
  • Regular and proactive interaction with program personnel
  • Advising on petitions for substantive changes
  • Assisting with the interpretation of the Standards, Policies, and Procedures
  • Performing any follow-up regarding accreditation reviews
• Contribute to the professional development programs and services offered by ACPE.
• Maintain involvement with the broader community of spiritual care education.

Qualifications

• Preferred education: Master’s degree

Pay

$80,000 - $85,000 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Emory University Faculty & Staff Benefits
• Ministerial Housing Allowance (if applicable)