BOARD FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION · 1740 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, Arizona
Protect Arizona students by regulating out-of-state online education institutions. As the primary liaison across 49 states, you’ll manage registrations, conduct financial and academic audits, and enforce compliance to ensure Arizona residents are protected.
About the Role
This position is dedicated to the regulatory oversight of out-of-state institutions providing online distance education to Arizona residents. You will serve as the primary liaison between Arizona and the higher education regulatory authorities in all other 49 states, managing the end-to-end registration process for an anticipated influx of 300 to 500 institutions, conducting rigorous financial and academic audits, and enforcing continuous compliance to ensure that Arizona students are protected by state educational standards and financial safeguards.
What You Will Do
Oversee the end-to-end registration process for all 300 to 500 anticipated out-of-state institutions.
Verify financial protection for Arizona students by analyzing federal financial composite scores, which must be greater than 1.5.
Conduct deep, rigorous reviews of out-of-state institutions that lack standard accreditation.
Constantly track 30-day reporting windows to ensure institutions report critical events in a timely manner.
Manage the renewal cycle for all registered schools, as they must renew annually.
Coordinate with 49 other states’ regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and consistency.
Develop and enforce policies to protect student welfare and ensure educational quality.
Prepare and issue formal warnings or cease-and-desist recommendations when necessary.
What We Are Looking For
Expertise in higher education regulatory landscapes, particularly regarding out-of-state private postsecondary institutions operating in Arizona.
Knowledge of online distance education models and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
Experience with financial protection mechanisms, including federal financial composite scores, surety bonds, cash deposits, and irrevocable letters of credit.
Understanding of academic standards for non-accredited institutions, including program catalogs, course descriptions, faculty qualifications, and minimum credit hour standards.
Proficiency in Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) tracking and assessment requirements.
Strong financial analysis skills to evaluate institutional financial statements and gross tuition revenues.
Ability to conduct deep reviews of institutional applications and academic program compliance.
Relationship management and liaison skills to coordinate effectively with higher education regulatory authorities across 49 other states.
Database management skills to maintain a meticulously organized and highly accurate record of registered, pending, and non-compliant schools.
Written communication and enforcement skills to draft formal warnings or cease-and-desist recommendations.
Remote work is available within Arizona. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $62,000–$73,000 annually. The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package including sick leave, vacation, health and dental insurance, retirement, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
If you are passionate about student protection and regulatory excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of a mission-driven team that directly impacts student safety and educational equity.