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via HigherEdJobs posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a non-profit higher education association, seeks an individual with experience working in a legal setting, higher education, or for or with government entities to support the Legal and Regulatory Affairs (LRA) department. The Manager of Legal and Regulatory Affairs has primary responsibility for coordinating and overseeing select accreditation processes... managed by LRA and participates in implementing additional The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a non-profit higher education association, seeks an individual with experience working in a legal setting, higher education, or for or with government entities to support the Legal and Regulatory Affairs (LRA) department.

The Manager of Legal and Regulatory Affairs has primary responsibility for coordinating and overseeing select accreditation processes... managed by LRA and participates in implementing additional accreditation processes. The Manager is responsible for initially managing LRA's routine communications with a wide variety of stakeholders and for maintaining LRA's documentation. The Manager contributes to and provides support to a wide range of LRA activities including litigation and responding to legal inquiries; preparation of materials for the Board of Trustees; recognition processes; and development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Broad familiarity with higher education in the United States
• Experience in supporting legal functions preferred
• Experience in higher education administrative functions and/or accreditation preferred
• Experience in working for or with government entities preferred
• Experience in implementing processes preferred
• Experience with standard office software, technology, and equipment
• Excellent communication skills, including excellent writing and research skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and activities, especially under rapidly changing or fast-paced circumstances
• Excellent judgment; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
• Ability to problem-solve and execute complex projects in a timely and effective manner
• Demonstrated flexibility, dependability, and responsibility

To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume to lramanager@hlcommission.org. Electronic submissions in a single PDF file are preferred. Please do not call or email to inquire about the position. More information is available in the position description. Initial review of applications will begin on July 10, 2023. 

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is the largest accrediting agency in the United States, serving approximately 1,000 member colleges and universities. HLC has approximately 60 employees. HLC offers a rich benefits package: The HLC office is closed the week of Dec. 24–Jan. 1, employer contribution of 10% of base salary to a retirement plan, and 20 vacation days.

HLC is a hybrid work environment. In general, employees are expected to work in the HLC office on an occasional basis.

HLC is an equal opportunity employer. If you may require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@hlcommission.org
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via Association Forum posted_at: 10 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a non-profit higher education association, seeks a senior meetings manager with strong time management and organizational skills to join our high performing education, training and events team. This position manages the planning and execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events and meetings for assigned HLC events most frequently hosted in the... Chicagoland area. The position works closely with Member Education The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a non-profit higher education association, seeks a senior meetings manager with strong time management and organizational skills to join our high performing education, training and events team.

This position manages the planning and execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events and meetings for assigned HLC events most frequently hosted in the... Chicagoland area. The position works closely with Member Education and Training on event delivery and serves as an essential team member in the planning and execution of the annual conference.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required
• CMP or other industry-related certification or training required
• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in planning and hosting in-person meetings and events; experience with virtual and hybrid meetings and events preferred
• Experience negotiating contracts required
• Experience with large conferences and tradeshows
• Experience in higher education preferred
• Familiarity with best business practices and trends in the hospitality and meeting planning industry
• Experience with virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and GoToWebinar
• Proven track record at effectively managing event production schedules to successfully plan and actualize live, virtual, and multi-channel events
• Experience with event registration software required
• High degree of experience with standard office software and meeting planning technology
• Experience with project management and content management software preferred
• Technical and professional skills in management as well as strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills required to give direction and guidance to individuals involved in event/meeting planning assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events at once and handle changing priorities
• High level of discretion, ability to handle sensitive information required
• Willingness to travel for events, including overnight trips (up to 25%)

To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume to MeetingsPosition@hlcommission.org . Electronic submissions in a single PDF file are preferred. Please do not call or email to inquire about the position. More information is available in the position description . Initial review of applications will begin on July 5, 2023.

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is the largest accrediting agency in the United States, serving approximately 1,000 member colleges and universities. HLC has approximately 60 employees. HLC offers a rich benefits package: The HLC office is closed the week of Dec. 24–Jan. 1, employer contribution of 10% of base salary to a retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and 20 vacation days. HLC offers paid opportunities for team members to earn professional certifications.

HLC is a hybrid work environment. In general, employees are expected to work in the HLC office on an occasional basis.

HLC is an equal opportunity employer. If you may require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@hlcommission.org
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via National Association Of College And University Business Officers - NACUBO posted_at: 18 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a non-profit higher education association, seeks an individual with experience working in a legal setting, higher education, or for or with government entities to support the Legal and Regulatory Affairs (LRA) department. The Manager of Legal and Regulatory Affairs has primary responsibility for coordinating and overseeing select accreditation processes... managed by LRA and participates in implementing additional The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a non-profit higher education association, seeks an individual with experience working in a legal setting, higher education, or for or with government entities to support the Legal and Regulatory Affairs (LRA) department.

The Manager of Legal and Regulatory Affairs has primary responsibility for coordinating and overseeing select accreditation processes... managed by LRA and participates in implementing additional accreditation processes. The Manager is responsible for initially managing LRA's routine communications with a wide variety of stakeholders and for maintaining LRA's documentation. The Manager contributes to and provides support to a wide range of LRA activities including litigation and responding to legal inquiries; preparation of materials for the Board of Trustees; recognition processes; and development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures
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