AACSB is the world’s leading voice in business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), intelligence and thought leadership, and learning and development (e.g., conferences, seminars, digital learning) opportunities to over 1,800 member organizations and more than 1000+ accredited business schools in over 100 countries and territories. AACSB’s core values of quality, community, social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and ethics are all viewed through a global lens in our collective commitment to transform business education for positive societal impact. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB connects educators, students, and business to develop the next generation of great leaders.
As the Accreditation and Member Services Manager you will convey the value of AACSB accreditation and member services to business schools worldwide and assist schools with their continuous development and achievement of overall high quality. This role has a focus on schools in the Asia Pacific (AP) region.
The position is best suited for candidates who enjoy building successful member relationships and have strong analytical and writing skills most beneficial for accreditation-related work. The ideal candidate will be interested in being part of a multi-cultural team and interacting with members from many different backgrounds.
How you will Contribute:
- Acts as staff liaison for accredited schools and those in the initial accreditation process, working in close coordination with mentors and peer review teams.
- Develops and supports quality assurance strategies for member schools in Asia Pacific to ensure quality throughout the accreditation process.
- Actively participates in industry-related activities, and promotes AACSB accreditation and member services at internal and external events, workshops, conferences, etc.
- Facilitates the movement of appropriate member schools into the accreditation process.
- Reviews and analyzes accreditation eligibility applications and school documentation.
- Supports schoolwork during initial and continuous improvement review accreditation processes.
- Serves as a resource for accreditation committee members in preparation of and during committee meetings.
- Actively supports the recruiting and engagement with new educational and business members in the Asia Pacific region.
- Involved with providing member value to AACSB members.
- Maintains a deep understanding of the higher education landscape and developments in assigned geographical areas.
- Provides staff support for regional advisory councils.
- Participates occasionally in co-delivering AACSB seminars and/or workshops.
- Performs duties in accordance with AACSB’s Values as adopted by senior leadership and ensures that the best interest of AACSB and its members is at the forefront of all initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications applicable to position
- Fluency in English language as you will need to liaise with colleges and universities globally
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
- Five (5) years of related experience (i.e. building and supporting member relationships, program administration and/or management experience in higher education, experience with accreditation and quality assurance)
- Ability to travel internationally (estimated 5-10 times a year)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
- Eight (8) years of related experience (i.e. building and supporting member relationships, program administration and/or management experience in higher education, experience with accreditation and quality assurance)
- Written and spoken fluency in Mandarin.
Why join AACSB?
- We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say our benefits, location, flexible work environment, and their colleagues are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB.
AACSB offers a competitive benefits package.
