Accreditation Specialist, Office of Accreditation and Quality Improvement

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Accreditation Specialist, Office of Accreditation and Quality Improvement
Posting Category Staff
Department Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Posting Number U240052
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51111
Employer UB Foundation Activities
Appointment Term
Position Type

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Accreditation Specialist for OAQI will support the Director, and collaborate with the Data Manager/Analyst, and the Project Manager to ensure continued compliance with all accreditation standards.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Stay informed of and communicate all changes to LCME standards, elements, expectations, and procedures.
• Complete compliance audits for accreditation
• Provide administrative support for accreditation-related committees/working groups
• Manage and coordinate the collection of information required for accreditation documents
• Assist in the collection and cleaning of data for inclusion in accreditation documents
• Support LCME reporting writing and editing
• Assist in the coordination of projects related to accreditation
• Assist in implementation and monitoring CQI initiatives to improve compliance
• Develop and maintain relationships to support collaborative efforts
• Assists the Director in annual planning and reporting
• Preparation of presentations as needed
• Provide logistical support in meeting and event planning related to accreditation site visits
• Attend monthly LCME Secretariat calls and report back pertinent information

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UBF comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our UBF benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Work experience in a higher education setting, medical education setting, or experience in work related to LCME accreditation
• Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data
• Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate work assignments, and work independently or on a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of work experience in a higher education setting OR 2 years of experience in medical education OR 1 full year of experience in work related to LCME accreditation
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a similar role during the completion of a self-study period and site visit by the LCME .

Physical Demands
Salary Range $56,000 - $76,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Type Full-Time
Campus Downtown Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
3 letters of recommendation needed, at least 1 from a supervisor/manager and 1 from a coworker.

Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Tanya Biscardi
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Director of Accreditation and Quality Improvement
Contact's Email biscardi@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-5641

Posting Dates

Posted 07/22/2024
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
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   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents