Credentialing & Certification Coordinator
Administrative, Office & Clerical
Arlington
,
VA
Contract to Perm
Why You Want to Work Here
This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven professional organization in a detail-oriented, member-focused role. As a Credentialing & Program Coordinator, you will help support the day-to-day operations of professional certificate and credentialing programs while assisting members throughout the application, testing, renewal, and certification process.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, process-driven work, customer service, and managing important details behind the scenes. You will gain hands-on experience with professional credentialing programs, database management, program administration, and member services while collaborating with multiple teams across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day administration of professional credentialing and certificate programs
- Review applications against established eligibility requirements and process qualified applicants
- Assist with payment processing, refunds, renewals, reinstatements, and other program transactions
- Coordinate candidate information and testing-related processes with external vendors
- Process examination results and ensure candidates receive appropriate communications and notifications
- Maintain accurate credentialing, certificate, and member records within organizational databases
- Troubleshoot routine record and database issues and ensure information remains accurate and current
- Respond to member questions regarding applications, program requirements, renewals, recertification, and other routine program matters
- Prepare and maintain program materials including guides, FAQs, presentations, letters, forms, applications, and website content
- Assist with monthly renewal, maintenance, verification, and audit processes
- Follow established policies and procedures to ensure program requirements and deadlines are consistently met
- Provide administrative support for committee and working group meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, correspondence, and meeting minutes
- Assist with processing appeals and communicating final decisions according to established procedures
- Test new database functionality and assist with maintaining accurate program processes
- Provide backup support for membership and customer service operations as needed
- Communicate program updates to internal staff, members, volunteers, and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support effective program operations
- Perform additional program and administrative duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in a professional business environment supporting programs, operations, administration, or customer service
- Association, nonprofit, membership, credentialing, certification, or professional services experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow established policies, procedures, and requirements
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading skills
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
- Resourceful problem-solving skills and ability to research and resolve routine issues
- Ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Experience working with databases, CRM systems, membership systems, or other record-management platforms preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Comfortable learning new systems, processes, and program requirements
Fulltime, Hybrid
$50,000-$60,000


