Coordinator of Academics & Accreditation

Overview of Coordinator of Academics and Accreditation

Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Coordinator of Academics & Accreditation for the Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP). The CEP is housed within the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences but reports to the Office of the Provost. It serves as the central point of contact for our Concurrent Enrollment partners and for the Indiana College Core (ICC). All members of CEP are essential stakeholders in the processes of recruitment and retention, including building community partnerships for departments and schools at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).

The CEP’s areas of focus include concurrent enrollment programming, academic contests/events, NACEP accreditation, and recruitment. The Coordinator of Academics & Accreditation facilitates PNW’s NACEP accreditation through management of the overall accreditation process, ensuring standards are met and evidence is collected and recorded. Responsibilities include overseeing all accreditation requirements related to CEP instructors and credentialing, providing support and leadership in concurrent enrollment programming, accreditation efforts, and instructor credentialing for potential partners.

This position may require travel to both campuses.

• Monday - Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with occasional evening work; flexible work schedule
• Mostly on site with some remote work opportunity

• Concurrent Enrollment Programs
  • Manage concurrent enrollment accreditation process, including evidence collection and tracking from 75+ CEP instructors in Brightspace (syllabus, key assessment, site visit, Partnership Pledge, FERPA completion)
  • Download and file all required evidence on a semester basis from Brightspace
  • Verify FERPA compliance for 75+ instructors
  • Coordinate required evidence and processes with Coordinators of Students & School Partnerships and Coordinator of Faculty Liaisons
  • Ensure all NACEP accreditation requirements are met (volunteering, discipline list, etc.)
  • Assist in planning and tracking professional development
  • Confirm courses for end‑of‑semester evaluation and promote course evaluations with teachers/students
  • Confirm receipt of all required evidence and ensure compliance, issuing non‑compliance letters as necessary and communicating issues per the non‑compliance policy
• Build and maintain CEP Brightspace page
• Coordinate CEP Instructor Scholarship process, including reimbursement at the end of semester and issuance of acceptance letters
• Submit all required ICHE documentation associated with concurrent enrollment (crosswalks and Instructor Credential Status Report)
• Monitor concurrent enrollment credentialing status and work with academic departments to identify potential coursework for HLC approval
• Coordinate Concurrent Enrollment New Instructor Orientation, developing materials/videos/quizzes in Brightspace
• Conduct Teacher Credentialing Meetings with potential concurrent enrollment schools and instructors
• Maintain concurrent enrollment instructor handbooks
• Maintain knowledge of NACEP accreditation standards
• Submit all required NACEP reports and documentation
• Liaise with NACEP accreditation officer to ensure ongoing accreditation efforts
• Assist in maintaining master calendar
• With Coordinator of Faculty Liaisons, ensure CEP compliance with state and federal requirements (posting of ICC syllabi, accessibility, etc.)
• Review and update CEP website annually
• Assist in concurrent enrollment related HLC and PNW reporting
• Participate in state working groups (ICC Working Group, Ready NWI, etc.)
• Work with schools and departments to determine NLPS alignment opportunities
• Participate in relevant NACEP/INCEP webinars
• Assist in all CEP events (Academic Superbowl, Teacher Appreciation Dinner, etc.)
• Assist in coordinating ECHS OBOU on‑campus events and book receipts

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days vacation in the first year, then 22 days in the second year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (after…