Director, Assistant Certification Program

Posting Date: 5/15/2026

Location: Rockville, MD

Cluster/Team: Standards & Ethics Cluster/Certification Team

Coach: Chief Certification Officer

Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $84,841 - $94,268

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the development and administration of ASHA’s Assistant Certification Program. In conjunction with the Chief Certification Officer, the Director, Assistant Certification Program position ensures that assistant certification program applicants, certificate holders, volunteers, and stakeholders receive accurate, timely support regarding the assistant certification program. The position also assists in the management of Assistant, Audiology, and SLP certification applications, forms, and certification program activities in accordance to certification policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, refine, and communicate the eligibility and renewal requirements, and operational policies and procedures for the assistant certification programs to internal and external stakeholders,
2. Collaborate with staff and vendors to ensure successful training program, exam, and maintenance development, administration and communication of the assistant certification program,
3. Liaise with other departments to build and refine communications and products/services for certified assistants and related stakeholders,
4. Manage vendors to ensure compliance with contracts and certification/examination best practices,
5. Volunteer recruitment and management,
6. Process applications for certification as needed, and
7. Other responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

Knowledge Typically Acquired Through

• Baccalaureate degree
• Previous experience with certification program development and administration
• Previous experience with healthcare associations is preferred.

Scope and depth of technical skills / knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to accurately and speedily enter data in a database.
• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Word; demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred.

Scope and depth of non-technical skills / knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, organized, attentive to detail, goal-oriented, willing to accept responsibility, cooperative, with high integrity.
• Able to work under pressure and be adaptable to change.
• Able to get along well with others and to maintain a positive attitude.
• Project/Program management