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The Community Solution Education System
The Community Solution Education System
51 – 200 Employees
EducationHealthcareNon-profit
The Community Solution Education System is a nonprofit higher-education network connecting six colleges and universities through its collaborative “One System” model. Established to expand educational access and student success for underserved communities, the organization brings its institutions together to provide diverse academic opportunities and support achievement across its network. Its programs help prepare future professionals for careers in healthcare, law, and education while contributing to the communities those students serve.
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Manager, State Authorization and Academic Compliance

Manage state authorization, regulatory filings, and academic compliance for Saybrook University, a nonprofit higher-education institution. Oversee distance-education authorization, accreditation reporting, and compliance infrastructure.

USUnited StatesRemoteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredCompliance

Description

  • Prepare and submit state authorization applications, renewals, annual reports, and related regulatory filings
  • Track state requirements governing academic programs and distance education
  • Produce regulatory narratives, reports, analyses, and responses for agencies and institutional leaders
  • Maintain compliance calendars, tracking tools, and documentation repositories
  • Help prepare the institution for state authorization reviews, regulatory assessments, and possible NC-SARA participation
  • Contribute to accreditation reporting, documentation, substantive change activities, and evidence gathering
  • Work with academic and administrative partners to collect, validate, and organize information for regulatory and accreditation submissions
  • Assess emerging compliance risks and propose practical responses
  • Maintain effective working relationships with state agencies, accreditors, and other external partners

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • At least five years of professional experience in higher education administration, academic affairs, compliance, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, regulatory affairs, governmental affairs, or a related area
  • Proven ability to develop complex written reports, regulatory filings, accreditation materials, policy analyses, grant proposals, or comparable high-stakes documents
  • Excellent writing, editing, and analytical capabilities
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to interpret detailed requirements and explain them effectively to varied audiences
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote setting with tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in higher education, public administration, public policy, business administration, law, or a related discipline
  • Preferred: Background in state authorization compliance and distance-education regulations
  • Preferred: Familiarity with the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
  • Preferred: Experience supporting accreditation reviews, self-studies, substantive change applications, or annual reporting
  • Preferred: Experience working with regulatory agencies, accreditors, licensing boards, or government organizations
  • Preferred: Experience supporting professional licensure disclosures

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plan with an employer contribution
  • Several flexible spending account (FSA) options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development support
  • Regular employee appreciation events

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