Programmatic accreditation is a voluntary, third-party, peer-review process that evaluates an educational program against established standards. These standards are designed to ensure the HVACR workforce receives the high-quality training necessary for success in the field.

HVAC Excellence is seeking technical review accreditation specialist candidates and administrative review accreditation specialist candidates.

Prospective technical review accreditation specialists should:

• Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as an HVACR instructor or program chair, including experience in curriculum development and revision.

• Be a graduate of a full-time HVACR certificate, degree, or apprenticeship program.

• Hold a valid U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Universal Certification (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F).

• Have the ability to demonstrate, explain, and communicate HVACR concepts, systems, and theories.

• Be available to travel anytime throughout the year.

• Preferred: Experience visiting or working with multiple HVACR programs across different regions, and prior participation in the HVAC Excellence accreditation process.

Prospective administrative review accreditation specialists should:

• Have a minimum of five years in senior-level administration or leadership.

• Have a master’s degree or higher.

• Have an extensive background in career and technical education.

• Have direct experience with planning, budgeting, strategic development, financial resource management, and student services.

• Have experience in curriculum development and oversight.

• Have previous accreditation experience as a school administrator with national accrediting bodies.

• Be available to travel anytime throughout the year.

Team members will be responsible for:

• Developing a comprehensive understanding of HVAC Excellence’s accreditation standards, processes, and procedures in order to effectively carry out accreditation duties.

• Conducting a thorough review of a program’s self-study. If any concerns arise regarding compliance with the standards, communicate with the institution to resolve discrepancies prior to the on-site visit.

• Presenting the team’s findings during an in-person exit interview with the institution’s faculty and administration at the conclusion of the on-site visit.

• Submitting a detailed post-visit report that outlines compliance issues, offers suggestions for program improvement, and highlights commendations of excellence.

• Committing to approximately six accreditation visits per year, with each visit taking approximately three days, including travel time.

• Adhering to HVAC Excellence’s dress code, travel policies, and expense reporting guidelines.

• Maintaining a valid driver’s license.

Each team member receives a $700 honorarium per program visit. Interested individuals should submit a resume or CV, including contact information, to: jbirch@escogroup.org. Please include any previous experience serving on accreditation teams.