Accreditation Coordinator

Evaluation: The Accreditation Coordinator will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel and this job description.

The Accreditation Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation/coordination of the accreditation recertification process serving as the point of contact for the team. The position will work with leadership to ensure proper preparation and hosting of the site visit from Providence Academy’s accreditation institutions.

• Create a site visit plan and build a school team to address the plan, meeting periodically to ensure deadlines are met and documentation is compliant with accreditation requirements
• Compile required documents for the accreditation site team and store in the school’s centralized drive, updating the documents as needed
• Periodically send updates to the accreditation team leader
• Work with the business office to ensure all receipts are reconciled with their deadlines
• Host a training session for the school team
• Schedule and conduct interviews with operational leadership and board members
• Write self‑study responses given by the accreditation site team
• Coordinate contact with perspective site team members
• Oversee hospitality during the site team’s visit
• Other duties as assigned by the President

• Ministry-minded individual
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as a leader and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills

• Experience in creating/revising confidential documentation
• Previous administrative work in an education setting

• Faith in Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
• A belief that the Bible is God’s Word and is the standard for faith and daily living.
• Agrees whole-heartedly with Providence Academy’s Statement of Faith.
• Is a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. (Luke 6:40) This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
• Is a Christian who is an active member of a Christ-centered church, and will remain so during the period of employment, growing in his/her Christian relationship with God, and actively practicing and exhibiting Christian principles of the Christian faith; seeks to model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ; sets an example of the importance of spiritual discipline;
  
  and encourages students in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growth of their faith.
• Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Maintains a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in agreement with school policy.
• Possesses a clear knowledge, understanding, and heart for classical and Christian education.
• Possesses a passion for the University-Model School mission/vision.
• Is a spiritual leader.
• Is a problem solver.
• Respects confidentiality.
• Possesses and demonstrates the fruits of the Spirit.
• Is willing to be visible on campus and in activities; recognizes the sensitive nature of his/her presence.
• Acts objectively when distinguishing what is best for Providence Academy when his/her own children are attending the school.
• Is exemplary in praying for the school, staff, students, and families.
• Models biblical principles of leadership in his/her relationships with and treatment of the faculty and staff.
• Submits to the Head of School’s and Board’s authority.
• Is able to articulate a Christian (biblical) philosophy of education and implement this philosophy at all levels of the school.
• Is able to communicate openly and honestly with the President and Board.

Providence Academy does not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, gender or national or ethnic origin. The purpose of this job description is to describe the basic function, major responsibilities/tasks, and essential functions of each job so that employees can better know what is expected of them. The descriptions also provide information useful for recruiting, training, and performance appraisal.

This document does not create an employment agreement, nor does it modify the at-will employment status of all employees. This job description is not meant to inhibit employee creativity or innovation. It may be revised when necessary.