Rankings and Accreditation Associate

Position: Rankings and Accreditation Associate

Location: London, Ontario

Position Type: Full-time, 3-year renewable contract.

Hiring Range: $57,594 - $72,018. 

Application Deadline: Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:59PM.

About Ivey Business School:

Ivey Business School acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lunaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, where Western University and Ivey Business School are located. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples, whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of the community.

Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University (www.uwo.ca) is Canada’s leading provider of real-world, case-based business education. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey’s faculty provides the best classroom experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to confidently take on today’s leadership challenges and opportunities through Case-Method Learning. Ivey offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as Executive Education at campuses in London, Toronto, and Hong Kong. The Strategic Initiatives Team, located within the Dean’s Office, leads the development, coordination, and monitoring of Ivey’s strategic planning to support decision-making of the Dean and Management Committee. The team leverages and analyzes data from across the School to maintain an integrated view of the School and supports organization-level reporting to external bodies and stakeholders, including development and oversight of rankings, accreditations, and other major school-wide submissions.

The School participates in multiple global rankings each year, requiring extensive data collection, coordination, and formal submissions. The team also leads work on institutional accreditations, including the ongoing reaccreditation process for EQUIS and Ivey’s current pursuit of initial accreditation from AACSB. These processes require extensive coordination across all departments and play a key role in driving continuous improvement aligned with the School’s mission.

Position Overview:

The Rankings and Accreditation Associate, plays a key role in developing, coordinating, and guiding institutional submissions related to global rankings, accreditation, and other major organizational reporting. These activities are central to Ivey’s external visibility, reputation, and accountability. This position independently manages timelines, interprets and provides guidance, collects and integrates complex data from across the School, deriving actionable insights, and ensuring submissions support strategic, data-informed decisions.

The associate builds strong relationships across Ivey’s departments to develop consistent, strategic contributions to rankings, accreditation bodies, and other external stakeholders. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise materials – both in complex narrative form and structured data - for both internal and external audiences. A strong understanding of the School’s structure, programs, and priorities is essential to leading this work.

Responsibilities:

1. Rankings 

• Lead the end-to-end data collection, validation, and preparation of multiple annual rankings submissions, ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness through detailed documentation.
• Manage submission calendars, interpret requirements, and resolve issues to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Build and apply expertise in major ranking methodologies, advising internal teams on how to apply definitions correctly, monitoring changes, and assessing potential impacts on Ivey’s positioning.
• Analyze results and trends, translating them into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leaders to inform rankings strategy and improvement efforts.
• Develop and execute engagement plans for each rankings cycle, coordinating with leaders from relevant teams and leading targeted communications to alumni, employers, and students to maximize participation and data quality.

2. Accreditation 

• Lead the collection, validation, and submission of annual accreditation data surveys (e.g., AACSB Business School Questionnaire, Staff Compensation and Data Survey, BSQ Finance and Employment modules), ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
• Serve as a key resource on accreditation readiness by interpreting evolving standards and identifying potential gaps, trade-offs, or compliance risks early
• Coordinate and guide cross-departmental contributions to EQUIS reaccreditation and Ivey’s AACSB accreditation journey, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and standards.
• Manage accreditation timelines, documentation, and progress tracking, proactively identifying and addressing risks to submission readiness.
• Draft and contribute to extensive written materials for self-assessment and continuous improvement, translating complex data and requirements into clear, actionable narratives.
• Proactively research and prepare well-supported responses to inquiries from accreditation bodies and visiting peer review teams.

3. Institutional Planning and Reporting 

• Support the development and monitoring of Ivey’s strategic planning activities to support decision-making by the Dean and Management Committee.
• Manage and prioritize planning timelines, major milestones, and reporting deliverables to keep activities on track.
• Interpret external reporting requirements (e.g., rankings, accreditation, University processes) and advise on alignment with Ivey’s strategic plans.
• Independently develop school-wide reporting to external organizations, funders, and government bodies, including regular reporting on strategic progress to key stakeholders
• Independently identify and analyze benchmarking data to surface strategic risks and opportunities, shaping decision-making and planning priorities.

4. Engagement, Communication, and Coordination 

• Build and manage relationships with faculty, program teams, research, and administrative staff to gather, verify, and clarify data and narrative inputs.
• Actively identify gaps, conflicting information, or misaligned inputs during data collection and work with contributors to resolve issues and ensure submission quality.
• Coordinate project timelines and responsibilities across multiple contributors.
• Communicate expectations, deadlines, and updates to all stakeholders clearly and proactively.
• Draft and edit written submissions to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with institutional priorities.

5. Institutional Awareness and Decision Support 

• Apply deep knowledge of Ivey’s structure, programs, and strategic goals to inform rankings, accreditation, and planning activities.
• Assess data for completeness, consistency, and relevance to support high-quality reporting and insight generation.
• Recommend and help implement improvements to data processes that enhance Ivey’s ability to make evidence-informed decisions.
• Understand the origin, use, and limitations of key data sources used in rankings, accreditation, and planning.

Qualifications: 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. A Masters degree is an asset. 
• At least 2 years of experience coordinating complex projects or processes, preferably in an academic or data-informed environment. Experience in higher education, quality assurance, or academic administration is an asset.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and manage deadlines.
• Comfort working with data and conducting basic data analysis (e.g., using Excel or PowerBI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to tailor information and deliverables for different audiences.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, concise reporting.
• Strong awareness of institutional structures, priorities, and interdependencies.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion, especially when handling confidential data.
• Ability to apply AI-supported tools to enhance productivity, support decision-making, and improve data communication.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar platforms is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Flexible or hybrid work plans for many roles
• A collaborative and engaging work culture
• Opportunity to join a community of people-focused professionals
• Market competitive compensation with annual increases available 
• Generous benefits package with employer-paid premiums, including a comprehensive Health and Dental Plan, Health Care Spending Account, short- and long-term disability programs, no waiting period required.
• Enhanced mental health benefits coverage and resources.
• Life and AD&D insurance for you and your family.
• Out-of-country travel insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Pregnancy and Parental top-up leave program.
• A generous group retirement savings plan with 7.5% employer contributions. 
• Vacation starting at 15 days per year plus 2 paid Ivey Personal Days.
• Paid time off during the School’s December holiday closure.
• Numerous campus-wide arts, culture, and sport events.
• Supports for professional development and career progression opportunities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Ivey

Ivey Business School is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Please explore Ivey’s EDI homepage for more information on Ivey's commitment to EDI, to read about Ivey’s progress in the EDI Update, and to meet Ivey’s EDI Advisory Council members.

Ivey Business School invites applications from all qualified individuals. Ivey is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodation
Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us at careers@ivey.ca to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and/or throughout the recruitment process.

Application:

If you're excited about joining Canada's leading business school and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Ivey Careers page by the application deadline.

*Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.


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