Accreditation Support Specialist

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State 

Position Details

Posted:  February 17, 2026
Level: Educational Assistant
Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Anticipated Start Date: 
Work Location: CT State Capital Campus, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, March 04, 2026.

Position Summary

The Accreditation Support Specialist provides administrative and organizational support for institutional and programmatic accreditation activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs or designee, the Accreditation Support Specialist is responsible for assisting in the preparation, coordination, and documentation required for accreditation reviews and reporting through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in compiling and organizing accreditation documentation and evidence.
• Support the development and formatting of accreditation reports and self-studies.
• Maintain accurate records and databases related to accreditation standards and compliance
• Coordinate meetings, communications, and timelines related to accreditation activities.
• Conduct research and data collection to support accreditation requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of required materials to accrediting bodies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, or a related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:​​​​​​

• Relevant experience in academic support, compliance, or accreditation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with accreditation processes for health-related academic programs
• Experience with CoAEMPS (Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions) or ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

Salary 

• $39.44 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.