The Accreditation Assistant is responsible for supporting the activities of the Accreditation Services team, the Executive Director, and the general public in four main areas:  1) coordination and collection of accreditation recommendations and actions; 2) maintenance and updates of institutional and sponsor records in the Accreditation Management System and public-facing directory; 3) Communication with the public, Commission members, and institutions; 4) administrative support for the organization. Responsibilities and Duties * Assist the Director of Accreditation Services in completing tasks related to the Commission’s quality assurance and accreditation mission * Answering and directing phone calls and emails to appropriate staff * Drafting and proofreading correspondence, memos, and other documents * Acting as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders * Respond to inquiries received by email or phone * Participate in accreditation-related duties, including but not limited to: * Validate information on institutional records in AMS to ensure accuracy of award and personnel information * Merge recommendation records in the Accreditation Management System * Draft, edit, and distribute award letters/certificates to institutions, programs, and Committees on Accreditation * Upload forms and correspondence to program records in AMS * Participate in training programs and related program activities * Maintain/update program outcomes URLs * Perform other duties as required Qualifications * Minimum of an associate degree, a bachelor's degree preferred. * Familiarity with institutional or programmatic accreditation in American higher education * Competence in using Microsoft Office is required; experience using Smartsheet and Cognito Forms, as well as other process management tools, is recommended * Ability to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills * Demonstrated analytical, information technology, and attention to detail skills * Collaborative team member Environment: Remote work, some travel, and work on weekends is required.  General home office setting. Employee must be a legal US resident.