Responsibilities and Duties:

• Directs the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accreditation process for IACET
• Directs accreditation application process and recommends improvements
• Manages reviewer assignment and performance
• Works with consensus bodies to ensure the integrity of the accreditation review process
• Develops and delivers communication for various audiences, including the Board of Directors
• Assists with facilitation and delivery of meetings, conferences, and training events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This position supervises the Coordinator, Accreditation.

Qualifications

Required education level: Bachelor’s degree (Business or Education major preferred)

Preferred education level: Master’s degree (Business or Education major preferred)

Desired Experience and Specialized Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of ANSI processes, accreditation, and adult training/education;
• Experience working for a non-profit organization;
• Experience managing staff, contractors, and volunteers; including remote personnel
• Experience in giving presentations customer service functions for the public;

Location: Washington, DC metro area preferred (remote/virtual applicants will also be considered)

Work environment: Office

Travel:  Moderate overnight travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences, or training events (12-15 nights/year).  Some international travel may be required.

Classification:  Exempt

Salary range:  $65-$85,000

Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@iacet.org

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Audit Reporting - Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used to report audit findings (criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendation).

Computer Skills - Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective recommendations and decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; supports decisions with data and logic.

Developing Others - Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

Education and Training - Knowledge of instructional design, teaching, training, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

External Awareness  - Understands and keeps current on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.

Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.  Exercises discretion regarding sensitive or complex issues.

Performance Management - Knowledge of performance management concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, monitoring, rating, and rewarding employee performance.

Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

Written Communication - Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information in a clear, succinct, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for internal and external audiences of various levels.

Date Revised:  November 2019