Are you passionate about ensuring excellence in professional standards and helping maintain the integrity of certification processes? We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Certification Specialist to join our team! This is a fully remote position.

As a membership organization of mental health professionals, the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) is dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and integrity. Our primary purpose is to establish and uphold standards of practice, training, certification, and research, provide information, education, and advocacy, and assist practitioners in fulfilling their responsibilities to the public.

As the Certification Specialist, you will manage and maintain the organization's certification process, ensuring compliance with Association standards and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with internal teams and external organizations to ensure that certifications are obtained, maintained, and renewed promptly and efficiently. To succeed in this role, you must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Your responsibilities as the Certification Specialist will include:

• Oversee the entire certification lifecycle, including application, renewal, and compliance with Association standards.
• Act as the main point of contact between the organization and applicants.
• Coordinate and prepare necessary documentation for certification audits and assessments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all certification activities and documentation.
• Develop and implement systems for tracking certification deadlines, requirements, and renewals.
• Prepare reports for management on certification status.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure certification goals are met.
• Communicate effectively with applicants and the general public.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements related to certification programs and activities.
• Lead or participate in initiatives to improve the organization’s certification program.

To thrive, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, quality management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience highly valued.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in association and certification management; knowledge of mental health, EMDR therapy, and trauma care preferred.
• Preferred experience with association management software (database - e.g., Impexium) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet strict deadlines, and work both autonomously and within a team.

About EMDR International Association

The EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional association established in 1995. As the original membership organization for EMDR therapists, EMDRIA has grown to over 16,000 members. Its mission is to promote, foster, and maintain the highest standards of excellence and integrity in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

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