The State Authorization Coordinator will initiate collaboration and consult with various departments, faculty, staff, and administrators to gather data, reports, documentation, and other information necessary for regulatory compliance, state applications, renewals, reports, and authorizations.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Online Programs, the position directly supports online programs and students through the management of compliance related activities associated with state authorization. This includes applying to and obtaining new state authorizations, as well as tracking and maintaining existing exemptions and approvals. The position is tasked with meeting regulatory requirements, adhering to compliance mandates, and communicating compliance-related obligations, including the dissemination of disclosures to students related to state authorization and clinical placements and professional licensure.

The position interacts with faculty, staff, academic units, and other departments across campus to provide consumer protection to prospective and current students, in accordance with the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and associated federal regulations; collects data and develops methods to display relevant and necessary information on publicly viewable web sites; and leads institutional efforts in helping students understand possible career outcomes for their chosen degree, while also maintaining data about experiential field placements.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 1 year professional experience in compliance, state authorization, policy analysis, or another related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree
• Experience:
  • 3 or more years of experience in compliance, state authorization, policy analysis, or another related field
  • Experience working with NC-SARA
  • Legal training or education
  • Active participant in NC-SARA, WCET, SAN, UPCEA, and other professional organizations focused on higher ed policy, practice and state authorization compliance

Work Location

• Knoxville, TN. This position does have the potential for a hybrid working capacity.

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR 09
• Hiring Range: $50,000-55,000/year dependent on experience
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Application Instructions

• For full consideration, applicants must attach a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, email, and phone number of three professional references, in addition to completing the application. This position does have the potential for a hybrid working capacity.
• Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. DL_UT

About The College/Department/Division

Digital Learning at UT, is a unit charged with advancing UT’s commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement, specifically for online learners. Using advanced and innovative technologies, Digital Learning at UT will provide scalable solutions that enhance the online learning experience and reduce barriers to student access and success, providing a tremendous impact to online learners across the state and the nation. At Digital Learning, we want to be bold and impactful, transforming the future of online education through innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving. Join our dynamic and inclusive Digital Learning team where we take pride in teamwork, excellence, and a shared commitment to shaping the future through education and innovation.

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State Authorization

• Lead processes involving the collection and maintenance of data from academic departments and colleges on necessary reporting in compliance with NC-SARA guidelines
• Develop and maintain procedures to collect and store information to streamline disclosure processes
• Respond to inquiries from stakeholders regarding regulations and compliance procedures
• Partner with academic departments to identify and share information and resources about state-specific licensure requirements
• Create and implement a cycle for auditing data
• Manage projects pertaining to the university’s requirement to meet NC-SARA and Department of Education standards
• Ensure the university meets public disclosure and consumer information requirements associated with state authorization and federal regulations

Internal and External Communication

• Draft communications for various audiences, including students, faculty, staff, and other administrators
• Through use of web tools, develop and maintain external-facing resources that display relevant data to prospective and current students

Research

• Pro-actively research on industry-specific licensure requirements and resources
• Build and maintain database of external sites that support future research efforts
• Monitor trends related to compliance efforts related to state licensure and field placements; make recommendations to senior leadership