Accreditation Manager Job at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston)

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Continuing Professional Education, the Accreditation Manager provides programmatic and operational leadership to align and strengthen accreditation processes across Nursing (ANCC) and Pharmacy (ACPE). The role also supports Dana-Farber’s transition to—and ongoing maintenance of—Joint Accreditation (JA), expanding accreditation to include physicians, physician associates, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals. Working independently and in collaboration with the Director, Education Office, and relevant committees, the Accreditation Manager ensures all accredited programs meet national standards and advances DFCI’s mission to foster interprofessional excellence in cancer education. The Accreditation Manager partners with Nursing, Pharmacy, and Advanced Practice (PA/APP) stakeholders to coordinate and continuously improve the planning, implementation, and evaluation of accredited educational activities—including live, virtual, and online/enduring programs. Serving as a liaison to internal committees and accrediting bodies, the manager helps develop a unified accreditation framework that positions DFCI to achieve and sustain the highest level of Joint Accreditation readiness and performance while fostering collaboration, consistency, and professional growth across the education portfolio.

Job Responsibility

Ensure that all DFCI-accredited educational activities meet the standards and criteria of Joint Accreditation (JA), including ACCME, ANCC, and ACPE requirements
Identify and mitigate accreditation-related risks or compliance issues that may impact DFCI’s accreditation standing
Review activity proposals and educational content to ensure alignment with JA criteria, institutional policies, and interprofessional education (IPCE) standards
Manage the disclosure and conflict-of-interest (COI) review and resolution process for accredited activities
Maintain accountability for the accuracy and timely submission of annual, reaccreditation, and audit reports to ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, and JA
Participate in audits, self-studies, and strategic initiatives related to achieving and maintaining the highest level of JA accreditation
Promote DFCI’s mission and values by ensuring that all educational activities reflect evidence-based practices, equity, and inclusion principles
Partner with Nursing, Pharmacy, and Advanced Practice (PA/APP) leadership, and the education office to develop a unified accreditation process that supports consistent documentation, tracking, and evaluation across professions
Lead efforts to centralize accreditation workflows, templates, and evaluation tools within DFCI’s CE/CPD infrastructure (e.g., Smartsheet, evaluation systems, accreditation management tools)
Identify opportunities to streamline operations, reduce redundancy, and enhance efficiency across educational teams
Oversee collection and analysis of evaluation data for CE/CPD activities to demonstrate outcomes and interprofessional impact
Prepare and submit required JA, ACCME, ANCC, and ACPE reports, including the annual data submissions and audit materials
Support data visualization and reporting to leadership that highlights program effectiveness and continuous quality improvement
Serve as a central liaison among internal stakeholders involved in accredited education, fostering collaboration across Nursing, Pharmacy, APP, and faculty leadership
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff supporting accredited programs, ensuring consistency and professional development across the education portfolio
Work closely with course directors and clinical educators to build an understanding of JA standards and interprofessional education requirements
Serve as liaison to relevant DFCI education or Accreditation committees, compliance discussions, and strategic accreditation initiatives
Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a closely related field
Five years of experience in operations, quality assurance, or management, which clearly demonstrates essential knowledge and applied expertise of CME/CPD, accreditation standards, and regulatory compliance
Comprehensive knowledge of ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, and Joint Accreditation (JA) standards and the ability to apply them across interprofessional education programs
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to manage complex accreditation timelines, processes, and documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with faculty, clinicians, and administrative staff across Nursing, Pharmacy, and APP disciplines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, learning management or accreditation platforms) and ability to adapt to new systems quickly
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff, fostering consistency, accuracy, and professional growth within the education team

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