POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Director
Director, College Accreditation &
Compliance
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Administrative
GRADE:
D
JOB SUMMARY: Provide management with oversight of organizational compliance and adherence to
accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements as directed by the Vice President of Research and
Accountability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
20%
1.
Work closely with SACSCOC regional office and the State’s Higher Education
Coordinating Board to ensure the College has the most current information on
policies, principles and practices. Develop and implement strategies for the
District to meet accreditation standards and activities. Identify potential areas of
compliance vulnerability and risk and provide general guidance about minimizing
or eliminating the risk.
2.
Ensure that accreditation requirements, including compliance with accrediting
standards, are incorporated among other institutional goals and objectives, and
into the planning and evaluation process of the College.
20%
3.
Manage the collection and analysis of information and answer questions regarding
the accreditation process. Develop the timelines for completion of all tasks
associated with the accreditation process. Ensure that the electronic institutional
data collected by SACS is accurate and timely. Manage ongoing regulatory
compliance audits and research as requested.
15%
4.
Serve as a point of contact and assist the institutional SACS Liaison by providing
research, analysis and organizational support for accreditation, including the
comprehensive Compliance Report, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring
implementation of accreditation planning agendas and recommendations
articulating accreditation activities with the district, as necessary. Provide regular
progress reports to the President, Vice Presidents and other operational
administrators.
15%
5.
Implement at the operational level, including but not limited to, tracking and
maintaining annual inspection schedules; ensure response deadlines are met; scan,
email, copy, and file paper documents. Maintain binders; track and maintain
necessary “Report Requirement” system; schedule and organize training sessions;
prepare documents; update and maintain Shared Drive documents; track lead
compliance documentation; and report directly to VP on compliance and
accreditation efforts.
15%
Effective: 4/12/13
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6.
Monitor, research, and report on new State and Federal legislation impacting
accreditation and practice. Work closely with the Division of Information
Technology to maintain SACSCOC website and Centralized Digital Repository.
10%
7.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President, Research and Accountability
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervisory responsibility of assigned staff.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental Budgets.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years related experience; with at least five (5) years directly related to
regulatory and compliance activities.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Experience and expertise with SACSCOC accreditation process.
Strong problem solving and project management experience.
Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate
reports and communicate with others.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Effectively use organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow
through.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures, in order to
make effective decisions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.
Ability to prepare and deliver information through presentations.
Knowledge of EPCC policies and procedures.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal computer, fax, telephone, copier and other equipment associated
with a general office environment.
3.
Software Used: Banner, a variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to
handle and feel, reach, and talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and
walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability
to adjust focus.
Effective: 4/12/13
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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and
motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other
people, at any level within the organization or the community; this position is accountable for the
development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees; and is expected to deal with
irrational situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 4/12/13
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POSITION TITLE:
Director, College Accreditation & Compliance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work
environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
None
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 4/12/13
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 4/12/13
Date
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