Vice President, Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs - Remote

Overview

The Vice President of Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs serves as the senior compliance executive and strategic growth partner for Cotulla Education and its affiliated institutions, providing enterprise-wide leadership for regulatory strategy, accreditation oversight, state authorization, and compliance risk management.

In Short

• Lead enterprise compliance strategy aligned with institutional growth.
• Advise executive leadership on regulatory risk and accreditation strategy.
• Establish risk frameworks and compliance dashboards.
• Oversee regulatory strategy for expansion initiatives and new programs.
• Provide executive oversight for ACCSC and COE accreditation compliance.
• Ensure compliance with State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).
• Monitor federal and state regulatory changes impacting operations.
• Promote a culture of accountability and ethical conduct.
• Build and mentor a high-performing regulatory team.
• Conduct compliance training for corporate and campus leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or JD preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in postsecondary education compliance.
• Deep experience with ACCSC accreditation standards.
• Experience with COE accreditation preferred.
• Experience managing multi-state regulatory environments.
• Executive-level communication and board reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of regulatory risk management frameworks.
• Willingness to travel up to 15–25% as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Matching for retirement savings.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance options for peace of mind.
• Parental Leave support for new parents.
• Paid Time Off to promote work-life balance.
• Retirement Plan options to help save for retirement.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Tuition Reimbursement for further education.