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Accreditation Assistant

Smith College
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
10 Elm Street (Show on map)
Jul 24, 2025
If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu. Provost/Dean of Faculty Job Description This isa 1-year fixed-term position with the possibility for extension Job Summary The accreditation assistant will support Smith's reaccreditation self- study and NECHE team visit. They will gather and organize information in support of Smith's NECHE self study and will populate the NECHE workroom with required documentation, including syllabi, faculty CVs, and other institutional materials, in addition to providing backfill for the Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty, all under the supervision of the Director of Academic Operations/Special Advisor to the Provost. Upon completion of the self-study, they will provide logistic support for the team visit and will assist in responding to the visiting team's recommendations in areas under the purview of the Provost. They will act as a resource to the director to handle ad hoc projects and short-term requests that can free the director to focus on accreditation project management. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Essential Functions: Workroom Development (40%): The accreditation assistant will gather, prepare, and audit the completeness of materials in Smith's electronic workroom for the 2027 NECHE accreditation review team visit. Project Management Support to the Director (20%): The accreditation assistant will provide project management assistance to the Director, including tracking due dates, recording project progress, and following up on deliverables. Committee Support (20%): The accreditation assistant will support the Assessment Steering Committee and the NECHE working group, tracking project status, schedule meetings, take meeting notes, reserve spaces, and will track and follow up on project milestones. PDOF backfill (20%): The accreditation assistant will provide general administrative support for PDOF office staff when engaged in NECHE related duties, and will complete other PDOF ad hoc projects assigned by the director. Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, certifications, licenses, knowledge, skills) Bachelor's Degree 1-5 years of relevant experience Skills Evidence of the ability to juggle multiple priorities, solve problems creatively, maintain confidentiality, improvise and gather complex resources to address short-term needs is required. They will have experience coordinating meetings or events, using google drive, creating spreadsheets, conducting mail merges, and writing business documents, in addition to having familiarity with Workday. Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button. Review of applications will begin August 8, 2025 Position Type: Fixed Term About Smith College Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu. As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.