Accreditation Manager Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

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Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.
Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America's Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.
We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.
Ascend Learning's Nursing Category is fueled by a commitment to excellence as we support the full learning journey of future nurses. Our nursing brands - ATI, APEA, and NursingCE - offer evidence-based solutions designed to develop practice-ready nurses who are prepared for board certification and clinical practice. We use data analytics and engaging learning tools to help nursing students master core content. And we provide nursing education administrators and faculty with best-in-class support and expertise from some of the sharpest minds in nursing education. We aid nurse educators in understanding students' comprehension based on nearly two decades of data - including more than 12 million proctored assessments - that detail student learning and performance. The result is customers who are confident in their program offerings and positioned for healthy outcomes.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Nurse Educator in Consulting Services- Accreditation, you'll be part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to enhancing nursing education professional development that spans all nurse educator core competencies as well as comprehensive assistance supporting client in their national accreditation journey. You'll focus on developing and implementation of faculty development such as item writing and analysis, curriculum mapping, accreditation and program evaluation, and self-study report analysis to improve client success.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This position will have the flexibility to work remotely within the United States with proximity to a major airport for business travel up to 50% of the time.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Create professional presentations and provide domain expert nursing consultation services on curriculum, accreditation, and faculty and program development, staying abreast of emerging trends in nursing education
• Utilize analytics tools to interpret data trends, ensuring alignment with client goals across the customer lifecycle to achieve complete agreement consulting days
• Provide guidance and feedback to nursing programs on national accreditation self-study reports and systematic plans of evaluation. Conduct in person accreditation mock visits to support the successful achievement of national accreditation for nursing programs.
• Conduct thorough market analysis (of nursing market trends and competitors) to identify current topics for professional development presentations
• Deliver live client webinars and attend nursing education conferences as a domain expert

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Master's degree in nursing, with a current RN license in good standing; Doctorate degree and CNE certification strongly preferred
• Experience as a national accreditation site visitor for one of the following national accrediting bodies in nursing. (ACEN, CCNE and/or NLN-CNEA). Team Chair experience preferred
• 8+ years in nursing academia, curriculum, and accreditation
• 5+ years teaching (curriculum design, accreditation, simulation, NCLEX)
• 2+ years in academic leadership (program chair/site visitor/committees)
• 2+ years accreditation and self-study (traditional & competency-based)
• Nursing content development, SME/Author/Reviewer + ATI experience
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Proficient in technology tools including data management platforms, D365, Gainsight, Microsoft Office and ZOOM
• Adept at delivering presentations to diverse audiences both in-person and virtual while utilizing PowerPoint and other technologies
• Passionate about improving nursing education for faculty and programs
• Ability to organize workflow focused on maximum coverage and achieving optimal client outcomes
• In-depth knowledge of active learning strategies, including simulation in a nursing program
• Knowledgeable in how to write NCLEX-style items; interpret item analyses; develop test blueprints at the program and course level

HIRING RANGE
The current full-time annualized hiring range for this role is $100,000.00-$143,000.00 and does not include discretionary bonus or sales incentives, if applicable. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected salary range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.
BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Other employee wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
• Charitable matching program

Fostering A Sense of Belonging
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.