Accreditation Program Coordinator

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association requires all new employees to present proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when they start work. Currently, “fully vaccinated” is defined as someone that has received both doses of the Pfizer/Moderna COVID-19 vaccines or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 14 days or more before they begin work. Individuals with a disability or a religious reason preventing them from taking the vaccine may request an accommodation.

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the accreditation program of the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).

Responsibilities

1. Draft, edit and finalize written correspondence and documentation for the unit
2. Coordinate, organize, and schedule CAA meetings and events
3. Collect and update information to maintain accreditation databases and records
4. Track and coordinate processing of CAA and program complaints
5. Draft meeting minutes and notes as appropriate
6. Track and process expense reports
7. Provide accurate and appropriate guidance and information regarding accreditation reviews, site visits, and accreditation statuses to graduate education programs, students, and the public
8. Assist in the coordination, direction, and fulfillment of special projects

Qualifications

Knowledge Typically Acquired Through

• Award of a baccalaureate degree preferred
• Two to three years administrative and coordinating experience; preferably with an accrediting agency
• Experience communicating with education programs, members of a professional association, and students preferred.

Scope and Depth of Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to compose correspondence and standard operating procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and data base management applications
• Demonstrated familiarity with Windows and other Microsoft Office applications

Scope and Depth of Non-Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to orally communicate accurately and effectively to proactively influence the action of others
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and prioritize workload
• Demonstrated ability to complete large volume of work with tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to interact in a professional manner with ASHA staff, volunteer leaders, members and consumers
• Demonstrated ability to work with teams
• Demonstrated ability to deal discreetly with confidential information