Connecticut State Community College·Hartford, Connecticut
The Accreditation Support Specialist assists in preparing, coordinating, and documenting institutional and programmatic accreditation reviews and reporting under the direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs or designee. Key duties involve compiling evidence, supporting report formatting, maintaining compliance records, coordinating activities, and ensuring timely submission of required materials.
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 [https://ctstate.edu/]
Work Location: CT State Capital Campus, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, March 04, 2026.
The Accreditation Support Specialist provides administrative and organizational support for institutional and programmatic accreditation activities.
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:
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
• Relevant experience in academic support, compliance, or accreditation
CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees [https://www.ct.edu/hr/future].
In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.
CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.
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.
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 nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu [nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu].
Cscc is an affirmative action/Equal opportunity employer.
A Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, or a related field is the minimum qualification required for this role. Preferred qualifications include experience with accreditation processes, specifically for health-related academic programs or familiarity with CoAEMPS or ACEN.
Market context
In Connecticut, accreditation support specialists are typically in demand at schools, colleges, and health-related training programs that must maintain compliance and prepare for reviews. These roles are competitive because employers often want candidates with a bachelor’s degree plus direct familiarity with accreditation processes, especially for health programs or standards such as CoAEMPS or ACEN. Review the posted requirements carefully and tailor your application to any accreditation, compliance, or program-review experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you assess fit faster from the original job description.
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