Now Accepting Applications

The Academy experience is intended to develop institutional culture and increase institutional commitment to assessing and improving student learning. Participation in the Academy is designed to generate evidence for accreditation evaluations and assessment related follow-up.

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Only two cohorts of 18 institutions will be accepted into the Academy for the 2008-09 cohort year. Applications will be accepted until both cohorts are filled.

More detail can be found at the Academy for Assessment of Student Learning.

Assistant to the President and Assistant to the Board

The Commission is seeking a highly effective professional for position of Assistant to the President and Assistant to the Board position. Ideal candidate will possess high ability in speaking, writing, handling multiple tasks, maintaining confidentiality, managing detail and taking initiative. Candidate will have a commitment to excellence, will show good judgment with regard to people and priorities, and will present a positive, friendly face on behalf of the organization. Demonstrated adaptability to new technologies, 3-5 years of related experience and Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. The position is available immediately. We offer an excellent benefits package.

Submit letter of application, resume, and three work references, including phone numbers, to The Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. Applications can also be e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Applications will be reviewed as they are received; to be assured a review, applications should be submitted no later than December 1, 2008.

The Higher Learning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position description is available here.

The Commission is seeking a motivated, detail oriented, individual for an administrative assistant position. Excellent interpersonal and customer phone skills; computer and database literacy; strong writing skills; fast learner about complex processes; quality work ethic Active multi-tasking environment. College degree required or appropriate equivalent experience. We offer an interesting, challenging environment, and an excellent benefits package. The position is available immediately. Submit letter of application, resume, and three work references, including phone numbers to The Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602.

Applications can be e-mailed (preferred) to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Detailed description can be found here...

The Higher Learning Commission is seeking a motivated individual for a part-time assistant position. Flexible schedule working 20 hours a week. Requires: Familiarity with PDF documents, Acrobat scanning, attention to details, ability to interpret file documents, ability to handle routine work. Position to be filled as soon as possible.

To be considered an applicant must submit a letter of application, resume, and three professional references including phone numbers to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of two Commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits, and thereby grants membership in the Commission and in the North Central Association, to degree-granting educational institutions in the North Central region: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

HLC is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).