VP Certification & Accreditation at Sparks Group

Job Summary/Company: Sparks Group has partnered with a financial association seeking a VP of Accreditation & Certification to oversee programs and committees. This position requires a strategic visionary with the capacity to reimagine and elevate programs, along with the ability to manage the functionality and regulations for certification and accreditation.
This position requires to work 1 week/month on site plus as business requires and must live in one of the following states if outside of the DC metro area: AL, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, WV. Any travel required to meet on site work requirement is considered normal commute and the responsibility of the employee.
 
Responsibilities:

• Lead staff and committees in the design, development, implementation, and administration of programs
• Maintain schedules and review competency and technical standards for certification programs
• Manage relationships with banking department training directors so ensure alignment with bank agencies
• Manage business model and billing for programs in support of Chief Learning Officer and Finance Department
• Lead submission and approval of agency/courses to satisfy CE requirements
• Supervise processes associated with awarding certification documents
• Evaluate to ensure accreditation program is up to date with standards and policies
• Leverage data and report on areas on concern to standards committee
• Ensure alignment of accreditation priorities, states supervisory, and licensing priorities
• Implement best practices for recruiting, training, and supporting team members
• Manage team of 3 to maximize performance, delegate responsibility effectively, and provide timely feedback
• Develop and oversee budget
• Oversee negotiation and procurement of vendors and external resources
• SME for technology related business cases, including LMS
• Develop strategic plan aligned to mission and identify delivery and management system opportunities

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• Advanced degree highly desired in related field to adult education, instructional design, or education measurement
• Financial services industry experience preferred
• 12-15 years+ of progressive experience managing credentialing, accreditation, financial supervisory programs, or similar
• Knowledge of high level adult education and training programs
• Experience with education delivery technologies and education programs
• Experience with strategic level functions and ability to work at all levels
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Must disclose conflicts of interest in financial services companies

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Salary $173,000.00 to $200,000.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.