Accreditation Specialist

At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy,

Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers,

and the community as a whole.

We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education,

introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s

family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets.

We proudly to serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned

professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com

Position Overview: 

The Accreditation Specialist will prepare and submit course approval applications for all Healthcare professions. In this position you will prepare application documents, review and compile the required documents according to the application submission guidelines, and track the submission through the approval process. Additionally, you will be responsible for documenting approvals and relevant information on the Course Approval Tracking Sheet (CATS), entering course offerings, and performing course web checks. This role is responsible for maintaining course application documents, approval documents, and communicating approvals to the Healthcare team.

• Prepare course applications, review submission guidelines, and ensure all necessary items are submitted for approval.
• Monitor Regulatory Schedule to ensure timely application and renewal submissions.
• Respond to inquiries about application submissions from Healthcare team, approval agencies, and/or customer service.
• Update tracking tools with application statuses and approval information.
• Enter and maintain course offerings on website.
• Review course offerings (customer experience) to ensure course functionality.
• Verify regulatory approval information matches information displayed on website.
• Review, update, and document processes and procedures as it applies to the role.
• Assist Manager and Lead Accreditation Specialists with application preparations and submission processes.
• Communicate changes in application processes and requirements to Manager and Healthcare team.
• Follow the schedule developed for market review.
• Research and update CE requirements for every profession and state we market to on a regular basis.
• Update and maintain the licensing requirements in NetSuite, CEMS, NetCE.
• Report any changes to the CE requirements to Department Director and Manager.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.  
• Minimum (2) years of experience as an Accreditation Specialist or similar role within an organization undergoing accreditation.
• In-depth knowledge of specific accreditation standards and processes relevant to Healthcare. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain complex accreditation requirements to stakeholders and team members.
• Capability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and accreditation organizations.
• Familiarity with relevant software applications used for data collection, analysis, and reporting related to accreditation processes.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues related to accreditation compliance. 
• Meticulous approach to ensure accuracy in data collection and reporting. 
• Flexibility to adjust to changing accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. 
• Willingness to stay updated on accreditation trends and best practices.

Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today!