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Req Id: 41564
Job Title: Coordinator of Academics & Accreditation
City: Hammond
Job Description:
Overview of Coordinator of Academics and Accreditation
Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Coordinator of Academics & Accreditation for the Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP). The Concurrent Enrollment Program 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). As such, 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 programing; 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 being met and evidence is collected and recorded. This includes overseeing all accreditation requirements as related to CEP instructors and credentialing. The Coordinator of Academics and Accreditation also provide support and leadership in concurrent enrollment programming; accreditation efforts; and instructor credentialing for potential partners. This position may be required to travel to both campuses.
Schedule:
Concurrent Enrollment Programs
Experience Coordinator Of Academics And Accreditation
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
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Posting Start Date: 4/24/26
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Req Id: 41564
Job Title: Coordinator of Academics & Accreditation
City: Hammond
Job Description:
Overview of Coordinator of Academics and Accreditation
Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Coordinator of Academics & Accreditation for the Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP). The Concurrent Enrollment Program 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). As such, 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 programing; 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 being met and evidence is collected and recorded. This includes overseeing all accreditation requirements as related to CEP instructors and credentialing. The Coordinator of Academics and Accreditation also provide support and leadership in concurrent enrollment programming; accreditation efforts; and instructor credentialing for potential partners. This position may be required to travel to both campuses.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 8am – 5pm with occasional evening work; will flex work schedule to accommodate
- This position is mostly on site with a chance of some remote work
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
- Coordination of required evidence and processes from Coordinators of Students & School Partnerships and Coordinator of Faculty Liaisons
- Ensuring all other NACEP accreditation requirements are met (required volunteering, maintaining 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 non-compliance with teachers and secondary administration 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, including 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, including 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 remains compliant to state and federal requirements (posting of ICC syllabi, accessibility, etc.)
- As part of CEP team, review and update CEP website annually
- Assist in concurrent enrollment related HLC and PNW reporting (i.e., planning HLC visits relevant to PNW, submitting information to support HLC applications as related to concurrent enrollment, etc.)
- 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 receipt
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
- University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
- University contributions to Health Savings Account –
- Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
Experience Coordinator Of Academics And Accreditation
- Minimum of one year of experience in concurrent enrollment in higher education or a related field
- BA/BS degree in an academic area within the college, higher education, or related field from an accredited institution
- Seasoned professional contributor working under limited supervision
- Work to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results within area of specialization
- May manage projects or processes which are often difficult and complex
- Problems are unclear and may require understanding of a broad set of issues, areas or specialties
- Make moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of area
- Communicate with parties within the university and may have contact with external parties
- Work to influence parties at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures
- May be responsible for coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals
- Requires broad knowledge of area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Apply now
Posting Start Date: 4/24/26
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