Academic Accreditation Coordinator

Position Overview

Windsor University is seeking an organized, research-oriented Academic Accreditation Coordinator to support the University's accreditation, institutional compliance, and continuous improvement activities.

The Academic Accreditation Coordinator will work closely with academic and administrative departments to:

• Review and interpret accreditation standards
• Organize supporting evidence and institutional records
• Prepare accreditation documentation
• Monitor compliance requirements and deadlines
• Assist with accreditation applications, reports, self-studies, and review processes

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic or research background, excellent attention to detail, strong writing skills, and the ability to interpret detailed standards and translate them into practical institutional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret accreditation standards, policies, and institutional requirements.
• Support the preparation of accreditation applications, self-studies, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Collect, organize, and maintain evidence demonstrating institutional compliance.
• Coordinate with academic and administrative departments to obtain required information and documentation.
• Conduct research related to higher education regulations, accreditation requirements, institutional policies, and best practices.
• Monitor accreditation deadlines, reporting requirements, and institutional action items.
• Review University policies, procedures, catalogs, academic documents, and institutional materials for consistency and compliance.
• Support preparation for accreditation reviews, site visits, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized accreditation records and documentation.
• Assist with institutional assessment, continuous improvement, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Track changes in accreditation standards and communicate relevant requirements to appropriate departments.
• Prepare summaries, reports, presentations, and working documents for University leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or postgraduate study preferred.
• Experience in academic work, teaching, research, quality assurance, higher education administration, or institutional assessment is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Academic Coordinator, Quality Assurance Specialist, or similar academic role is highly desirable.
• Strong research, analytical, and academic writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document organization.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Ability to interpret detailed standards and translate them into practical institutional requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Office and document management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative departments.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Academic research
• Higher education administration
• Curriculum development
• Institutional assessment
• Quality assurance
• Accreditation
• Institutional effectiveness

Join Windsor University

Join Windsor University and contribute to strengthening institutional quality, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and academic excellence.