Associate For Academic Quality And Student Protections

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is seeking to hire three Associates from this job announcement. The Code of Virginia mandates SCHEV to regulate and provide oversight of certain private, out-of-state, for profit, and non-profit postsecondary institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Associate forAcademic Quality and Student Protections will be responsible for ensuring all private institutions of higher education regulated by SCHEV are operating in compliance with all laws and regulations governing postsecondary education according to Code. Specifically, this position will be responsible for, but not limited to the initial processing of new school applications for degree and non-degree schools; reviewing and processing annual applications for recertification; and preparing reports showing institutional progress through the recertification process. This individual will recommend corrective action for institutions that do not complete recertification timely; prepare evidence identifying institutional non-compliance for formal fact-finding hearings; and testify at hearings as needed. This position will also process new program approvals/modifications and exemptions; prepare for audits by creating pre-audit reviews, managing audit schedules, and closing audits of postsecondary institutions to ensure compliance. The incumbent will be responsible for resolving issues discovered during audits and implementing corrective actions through verbal/written communications, and meeting in person or virtually with institutions. Applications are due by January 26, 2024 and must be submitted via the Commonwealth of Virginia's job site (url below)

Location of position: Richmond, Virginia 23219

Applications should be sent to: See info at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/4122a064-cd9e-4454-8adc-da3148ad255a