Vice President, Certification

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionScion Nonprofit Staffing, an award-winning full-service staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Vice President of Certification & Accreditation for our client, a respected organization committed to consumer protection and economic growth. This organization plays a key role in supporting state regulators as they advance systems of state financial supervision. This full-time, hybrid position is available for immediate hire in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Learning Officer, the Vice President of Certification & Accreditation oversees the administration and development of the Examiner Certification Program (ECP) and Accreditation Program for state financial regulatory agencies. This role ensures that over 30 certifications validate examiner expertise in areas such as bank safety, mortgage examinations, and money services. Additionally, the Vice President manages the Accreditation & Workforce Development team's learning technologies and leads the Accreditation Program (AP), which sets standards for state supervision of banking and non-banking sectors. The role involves collaborating with a committee to update accreditation standards and coordinating reviews conducted by retired regulators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build relationships with state banking training directors for ECP alignment and career progression.
• Lead the approval of courses for continuing education (CE) requirements.
• Align certification priorities with supervisory and licensing teams.
• Oversee certification issuance and manage the Certification Management Portal.
• Collaborate with the Performance Standards Committee (PSC) to maintain evaluation standards for state agencies.
• Manage program P&L, collaborate on business models, and oversee annual billing.
• Ensure technology solutions meet management needs for accreditation monitoring.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the PSC, using data to identify areas of concern.
• Lead the annual review schedule creation and oversee PSC policy implementation.
• Oversee the maintenance of Accreditation Program (AP) materials and the Accreditation Online System (AOS).
• Hire, develop, and manage Certification & Accreditation staff, and oversee budgeting.
• Oversee third-party vendor procurement, enhance program policies, and identify new opportunities using data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Regulatory experience in financial services and an advanced degree in adult education or related field preferred.
• 15+ years managing adult education, credentialing, or financial supervision programs.
• Expertise in certification design, maintenance, and security for examiner programs.
• Familiarity with educational technologies and online program delivery.
• Strong planning, management, collaboration, and financial management skills.
• Proven ability to supervise diverse teams and meet financial targets.
• Excellent written communication, research, public speaking, and group facilitation skills.
• Proficient in productivity and project management software.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment.
• Manage conflicts of interest and ensure confidentiality per policies.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a highly competitive salary range of $170,000â??$230,000 (DOE), this full-time, hybrid position comes with a robust benefits package designed to foster a positive work culture and support work-life balance.

TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, submit your resume and cover letter (formatted in MS Word), sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via: https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/12168

ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. 

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Company DescriptionOur Mission
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.

Our Name
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.

Our Values

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.

INTEGRITY & ETHICS

We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.

LEARNING & INNOVATION

We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.

PASSION

We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.

TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY

We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.Company DescriptionOur Mission\r
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.\r
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Our Name\r
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.\r
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Our Values\r
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION\r
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We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.\r
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INTEGRITY & ETHICS\r
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We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.\r
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SERVICE EXCELLENCE\r
\r
We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.\r
\r
LEARNING & INNOVATION\r
\r
We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.\r
\r
PASSION\r
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We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.\r
\r
TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY\r
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We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.

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