Accreditation Manager, Office for Accreditation

The American Library Association (ALA) is seeking a full-time Accreditation Manager to join its team in our Office for Accreditation (OA).

The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library's role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. The ALA Office for Accreditation provides leadership in assuring quality and value to its stakeholders through accreditation of master's-level library and information studies programs.

The Accreditation Manager administers the ALA-accreditation process, including processing and monitoring the accreditation cycle correspondence, coordinating meeting logistics, data entry, minutes, processing expense reports, billing programs, and responding to inquiries. They serve as editor of Prism, the Office for Accreditation newsletter; maintain the Office for Accreditation web pages; and assist the director in administering the AASL-CAEP recognition process and coordinating External Review Panelist training logistics.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the ALA-accreditation cycle correspondence.
• Coordinating committee on accreditation meetings, including logistics and taking minutes.
• Processing volunteer expenses and preparing billing for annual fees and comprehensive reviews.
• Performing data entry of annual statistics and program contact information.
• Serving as editor of Prism, the Office for Accreditation newsletter.
• Maintaining the Office for Accreditation web pages.
• Responding to inquiries from other staff members, accredited programs, committee on accreditation members, students, employers, and the public.
• Assisting in coordinating external review panelist training logistics.
• Administering the AASL-CAEP recognition process and special projects as needed.

This is a regular full-time position based in our Chicago office.

ALA staff are currently working on a hybrid schedule. Please note that although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees, we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our workplace sites.

ALA currently requires that employees be fully vaccinated as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Proof of vaccination will be required on or before start date.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

Starting Salary range is negotiable from the high 60's, based on relevant experience. ALA has an excellent benefit package that includes flexible work schedules, medical, dental, generous paid vacation, a retirement annuity, and a 35-hour work week. You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

For Consideration

Apply online including a cover letter and resume.

OR

Send resume and cover letter to:

American Library Association

Human Resources Department

Ref: accredmgr

Email: aralicea@ala.org

The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in non-profits and/or higher education
• Project management skills to prioritize and meet project deadlines
• Fluency with Word, Outlook, and Excel programs
• Exemplary problem-solving, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills
• Some travel required