Manager, State Authorization and Academic Compliance
Core
Coordinate state authorization and academic compliance across a complex higher education environment, ensuring continued compliance for distance education programs.
Role type
Manager, State Authorization and Academic Compliance
Builds
Regulatory submissions, reports, narratives, and analyses for agencies and leadership
Domain
Higher Education / Regulatory Affairs
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Regulatory research, project management, high-stakes writing, stakeholder coordination, compliance calendar management, accreditation reporting, risk identification
Preferred skills
State authorization compliance, NC-SARA familiarity, accreditation review support, regulatory agency interaction, professional licensure disclosures
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom, Microsoft Teams
Responsibilities
Lead preparation and submission of state authorization applications and reports; Research and monitor state requirements for distance education; Draft regulatory narratives and high-stakes materials; Develop and maintain compliance calendars and tracking systems; Support institutional readiness for regulatory reviews and NC-SARA; Assist with accreditation reporting and self-studies; Coordinate with stakeholders for regulatory submissions; Identify compliance risks and develop recommendations; Build relationships with state agencies and accreditors; Manage multiple compliance initiatives and deadlines.