Job Description
SAIS seeks to appoint the position of assistant director of accreditation, effective July 1, 2025. This position reports to the director of accreditation and supports all aspects of the SAIS accreditation process to ensure a high-quality experience for schools and visiting teams.
Critical Responsibilities
- Provide general accreditation support to schools, including inquiries about membership, portal access and navigation, clarification of standards, etc.
- Ensure that accreditation resources and training for schools, chairs, and teams are clear, concise, and accessible.
- Assist with formation of accreditation teams.
- Monitor accreditation portal to support schools and chairs before and after the preliminary visits to ensure completion and compliance.
- Analyze trends in accreditation materials including school reports, visiting team reports, post-visit surveys, and two-year reports.
- Assist with ongoing accreditation projects and priorities, including but not limited to review and maintenance of the guidebook, portal, standards, and indicators.
Credentials
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in independent school administration and/or independent school accreditation team service
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation package commensurate with capabilities and competencies
- Health benefits & retirement
- Remote work
Application & Timeline
- Submit a letter of interest and resume to [email protected] by November 4.
- The anticipated decision date is February 1 with a start date of July 1.
SAIS Mission
We strengthen member schools by providing high-quality accreditation processes, comprehensive professional growth opportunities, and visionary leadership development programs.
About SAIS
SAIS is a professional membership organization supporting K-12 independent schools of all sizes. With almost 400 member schools from 16 U.S. states, the Caribbean, and Mexico, SAIS is the largest regional independent school association in the country. We value independent governance, respect for the differences across our member schools, sustainable organizational practices, and decision-making informed by research and data. Team SAIS is comprised of 12 employees who work remotely from home offices.
SAIS strengthens member schools by providing high-quality accreditation processes, comprehensive professional growth opportunities, and visionary leadership development programs.
SAIS is a professional membership organization supporting K-12 independent schools of all sizes. With almost 400 member schools from 16 U.S. states, the Caribbean, and Mexico, SAIS is the largest regional independent school association in the country. We value independent governance, respect for the differences across our member schools, sustainable organizational practices, and decision-making informed by research and data. Team SAIS is comprised of 12 employees who work remotely from home offices.
SAIS prides itself on a culture of support and responsiveness to its member schools, as well as warm hugs and crispy bacon! Successful team members provide superior customer service, understand the demands on educators and administrators, and have a passion for supporting schools as they grow and evolve in ways that are consistent with their missions.