Accreditation Coordinator

Accreditation Coordinator

About ASLA
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing about 15,000 members in 49 professional chapters and 82 student chapters. The Society has a staff of 50 and annual revenues of $12.9 million. Landscape Architects plan livable communities that foster active lifestyles, design parks and streets that manage stormwater runoff, plan cutting-edge transportation corridors that are safe for all users, and help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters. ASLA’s mission is empowering our members to design a sustainable and equitable world through landscape architecture.

ASLA is recruiting for an Accreditation Coordinator to provide critical support for the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) and help LAAB provide customer service and data management support to landscape architecture programs and the LAAB governing board, volunteers, and staff in support of national accreditation process for baccalaureate and graduate landscape architecture programs.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Director, Accreditation and Education supports landscape architecture programs throughout the accreditation process.
• Manages the Roster of Visiting Evaluators (ROVE) team accreditation visits, including selection and confirmation of teams, communication with team members, scheduling visit preparation meetings, and finalizing team reports.
• Understands and applies the accreditation standards, procedures, and decisions made by the LAAB board.
• Manages the distribution, collection, and archiving of accreditation materials for staff, board members, programs, and ROVE members.
• Reviews program materials for completeness and consistency with accreditation policies.
• Prepares, publishes, and sends decision letters for program accreditation on LAAB website and to programs and communities of interest.
• Works with NeonOne to update & ensure submission of LAAB annual report page each year, including training & support for programs.
• Maintains academic program administrator information and ensures annual updates.
• Maintains LAAB volunteer information and ensures annual updates.
• Maintains & regularly updates program information on LAAB Accredited Programs Map website, LAAB board members' page and LAAB's multiple pages on ASLA.org.
• Communicates with ROVE members, program administrators, affiliated organizations, and other parties of interest.
• Develops and conducts accreditation trainings for ROVE members, program administrators, and board members.
• Works with LAAB volunteers to ensure collection and payment of reimbursement fees.
• Works in collaboration with Finance to create and coordinate payment of all accreditation invoices and fee memos for each program.
• Works with Meetings team to coordinate locations, meal selections, and registration with Board members in preparation for LAAB Board Meeting. Works with LAAB chair and ASLA, CELA, CLARB representatives to set agenda, upload materials on Basecamp and provide respective organizational updates in advance of in-person meeting.
• Travels to attend at least two LAAB board meetings annually (typically March and July), which may include weekend travel.
• Upholds the values and culture of ASLA. Adheres to the ASLA policy on Standards of Conduct and all other administrative and management policies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree required.
• 3- 5 years of experience work in higher education accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of design professions, higher education and/or nonprofit organizations a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail and strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively to carry out various processes.
• Consistency with organizational processes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a workflow that involves interruptions and multiple projects at the same time, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Proficiency in various technological platforms including Office 365 Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Survey Monkey, Google Docs.
• Ability to travel 3-4 times per year, overlapping with weekends and overnights

Hybrid based in DC

 Salary: $60,000  

ASLA offers an attractive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; company paid STD and LTD; a generous 401(k) plan; a comprehensive wellness program; and flexible schedules. Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to HR@asla.org. Please include “Accreditation Coordinator” in the subject line of your e-mail.

ASLA is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. We value the talents our diverse associates bring to the organization and are wholly committed to provide a culture free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at ASLA are based on business needs and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by laws or regulations.

 

 

 About ASLA

The American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 15,000 members in 49 professional chapters and 82 student chapters. The Society has a staff of 50 and annual revenues of $12.9 million. Landscape architects plan livable communities that foster active lifestyles, design green streets that manage stormwater runoff, plan cutting-edge transportation corridors that are safe for all users, and help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Landscape architecture includes commercial developments, streetscapes, green roofs, parks, civic spaces, memorials, and residential communities, as well as large-scale land planning and design to protect watersheds, coastlines, and ecosystems. The Society’s mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education, and fellowship.

ASLA is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture. ASLA values are dedication, excellence, integrity, leadership, and stewardship. The ASLA culture is collaborative, member-focused, accountable, responsible, and volunteer-supported. The organization embraces the “Baldrige Excellence Framework” – an integrated leadership and performance management system.

A leader in environmental sustainability, ASLA is headquartered in a state-of-the-art facility designed to achieve LEED Platinum and WELL Building Standard Gold. The Center for Landscape Architecture features a green roof, landscaped patio, flexible meeting/event space, collaboration spaces, and advanced lighting, air quality, and A/V systems. The building is located one-and-a-half blocks from the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station serving the Red, Yellow, and Green Lines. ASLA has received awards for its employee wellness programs and is recognized as a Best Workplace for Commuters.