Accreditation Coordinator

Job Title: Accreditation & Certification Specialist

Location (city, state): Schaumburg, IL

Industry: Professional Services

Pay: $24–26/hour (Contract-to-Hire)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client: Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a professional services organization experiencing growth and expanding its accreditation and certification support team. This role offers a structured environment with strong processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description:

The Accreditation & Certification Specialist supports certification and accreditation operations by managing documentation, maintaining system records, coordinating audit-related activities, and ensuring accuracy across multiple internal platforms. This position plays a key role in supporting compliance-driven processes while delivering high-quality internal and external service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review certification and accreditation requests for completeness and accuracy
• Prepare, issue, and distribute certification documents
• Update and maintain internal databases related to certifications, accreditations, and auditor qualifications
• Identify, research, and resolve data inconsistencies
• Collaborate with internal teams to support operational and customer needs
• Assist with accreditation activities, recognitions, and internal audits
• Coordinate internal audit scheduling, documentation, and follow-up
• Support reporting requirements and ensure timely submissions
• Process updates for auditor qualifications, renewals, and competency approvals
• Communicate with global team members to maintain accurate records
• Provide routine data verification and reporting support
• Assist leadership with administrative and operational tasks as needed
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Contribute to continuous process and system improvements

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of administrative or office-based customer service experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within structured processes
• Experience in quality, compliance, accreditation, or regulated environments preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; heavy use of Microsoft Teams and internal systems
• High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch
• Hybrid Role: Training initially onsite, then hybrid (2 days in office)
• Leadership and training support primarily remote with local onsite support
• Dress Code: Business casual

Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule after training
• Opportunity to convert to a permanent role
• Exposure to compliance, accreditation, and audit processes
• Collaborative team environment with structured onboarding

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.