Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Looking for Director Full Time

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is looking to add a Director to serve as a member of the
ACEN professional nursing staff and executive team. The Director will act as a liaison for and interface with faculty and program leaders of
nursing education programs and transition to practice programs currently accredited or seeking accreditation with the ACEN. The Director
acts as a content-expert resource to facilitate the interpretation and understanding of ACEN Accreditation policies, processes, and
Standards and Criteria.

This position affords an opportunity for a qualified and experienced nurse educator or
administrator to work with nursing education faculty to advance excellence, accountability, and continuous quality improvement in all types
of nursing education and transition to practice programs. The position requires domestic travel and may require international travel. The
Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the benefits
  of accreditation and the services provided by the ACEN.
• Support faculty and program leaders through the initial and continuing
  accreditation processes.
• Participate in assigned processes for programs seeking initial accreditation.
• Participate in
  assigned processes for programs seeking continuing accreditation.
• Develop, review, and edit written documents providing content
  expertise (e.g., Accreditation Manual, Policies, Guidelines, templates).
• Develop and provide training materials for program
  administrators, faculty, and program representatives.
• Develop and provide training materials for peer evaluators, team chairs, ERP
  members, and Board members.
• Participate in the selection of new and emeriti peer evaluators, team chairs, ERP members, appeal
  committee members as well as evaluation of their performance.
• Review and edit site visit team reports
• Participate in
  assigned processes related to Evaluation Review Panels (ERP) and Board of Commissioner meeting planning and implementation.
• Maintain knowledge of accreditation cycles and processes.
• Conduct advisory reviews.
• Participate in ACEN events (e.g.,
  forums, workshops).
• Participate in cross departmental committees, meetings, and training (e.g., cybersecurity, new products).
• Participate in development of the Annual Report questions and analysis.
• Participate in the development and publication of the
  annual Report to Constituents.
• Collaborate with the Substantive Change Coordinator as needed.
• Participate in onsite visits
  as needed (e.g., advisor, team chair, team member).
• Present at conferences and/or represent the ACEN at state, national, and/or
  international meetings.
• Maintain accurate and current information in ACEN’s data management system by contributing to the
  collection and integrity of data.
• Participate in USDE, CHEA, and ANCC recognition petition/report/processes.
• Participate
  in the review and revision of Standards and Criteria.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
/REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution; doctorate degree in any field.
• Current knowledge of educational practice and nursing practice.
• Teaching and/or administrative experience in higher
  education.
• Knowledge of and experience with accreditation processes.
• Effective, professional
  written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and ability to
  maintain confidentiality.
• Responsible, flexible, reliable, and dependable.
• Polished, professional demeanor.
• Computer proficient (e.g., Microsoft 365 products, project management applications, virtual streaming platforms)
• Ability to use
  effective teaching/instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of assessment, methods, practices, and principles.
• Ability to
  manage competing priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interface confidently with institutional leaders and
  nursing program faculty and leaders.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and team skills.
• Ability to process information
  quickly.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is an
organization that provides specialized accreditation to all levels of nursing education and transition-to-practice nursing programs, both
domestically and internationally. The ACEN has had a significant growth in its number of accredited programs as well as programs pursuing
the candidacy process. With this success, the position of Director has been added as a new position to ensure that ACEN continues to provide
sufficient support and accreditation advisory for our partners and constituents.

The ACEN is situated within walking distance
of both Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square mall. With

a free parking pass or MARTA pass provided to every employee, shopping and enjoying
the

heart of Buckhead is a bonus on top of all the great benefits listed below. The office building is elegant and secure, with
magnificent views of the city. Employment at the ACEN includes employee appreciation events, acknowledgements, and team building activities
that encourage a comfortable and supportive group of coworkers.

BENEFITS

The ACEN provides a
structured hybrid work along with the benefits listed below.

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Employer matching
  retirement 401K Plan
• Short-and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program offered.
• Generous amounts of paid time off
• Nine (9) paid legal holidays per calendar
  year
• Free parking pass or MARTA pass
• Enjoyable work environment with colleagues who are committed to the importance of
  nursing education