The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) is seeking nominations for a University Administrator Director and a Public Director. Candidates must be available to attend three-day COA meetings, held in January, May, and October, in addition to an orientation meeting on October 22, 2024. The January meetings will be held in a virtual format. The May and October meetings will be held in Rosemont, IL. The term of office is three years, beginning Fall 2024 through Fall 2027. Elections will be held at the COA’s Spring 2024 meeting. The individual appointed would be eligible for reelection for an additional three-year term. COA directors are reimbursed for meeting expenses.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
University Administrator Director:
- Holds one or more graduate degrees from an institution or institutions of higher education accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
- Has direct or indirect line authority or active involvement in a nurse anesthesia program.
- Currently serves as an academic officer for a university.
- Shows evidence of experience with writing self-studies and participating in university accreditation.
Public Director:
- Preferably holds one or more graduate degrees from an institution or institutions of higher education accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
- Is able to represent the consumer’s perspective and to act as an advocate for the public’s interest within the context of Council activities.
- Demonstrates active involvement in his/her chosen profession and or community service.
- Is not a current or former member of any healthcare profession providing direct patient care.
- Demonstrates no direct professional relationship with any of the schools or programs that the Council on Accreditation reviews.
To apply for the University Administrator Director or Public Director position, e-mail the following by May 10, 2024, with the position title as the subject line to accreditation@coacrna.org.
- Signed Letter of Intent to Serve (Include comments on your association with an accredited nurse anesthesia program, if any, as well as a statement of your commitment to the COA’s Values. The COA’s Values are listed on the “About COA” webpage.)
- Signed Letter of Recommendation
- Current Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
- Biographical Form – click here to open the biographical form
All applications must include all of the documents listed above, only complete applications will be considered.
