About the job
Empowering the Next Generation of Technicians
Join Us for Big Changes and Better Benefits!
At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are committed to transforming lives through hands-on, career-oriented education. Our mission is to empower students to pursue their professional aspirations in high-demand fields such as aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With our experienced faculty offering personalized support, our graduates are poised to become leaders who make a substantial impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and sustain our world and embark on a fulfilling career journey.
This executive leadership role is fully remote but requires periodic travel to our corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and various campus locations across the nation. Candidates in the Eastern or Central Time Zones are preferred.
Position Overview
The Vice President of Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs acts as the senior compliance executive and strategic growth partner for Cotulla Education and its affiliated institutions, including the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, and Tidewater Tech. This position provides comprehensive leadership across a multi-campus, multi-brand organization, focusing on regulatory strategy, accreditation oversight (ACCSC and COE), state authorization, SARA participation, institutional governance, and compliance risk management to support our expanding national presence.
The VP ensures institutional integrity, facilitates the seamless maintenance of current state and accreditor standing, and guarantees sustained audit readiness across the enterprise. Additionally, the role involves building a scalable compliance infrastructure that fosters growth, operational excellence, and sustainable national expansion. Acting as the primary architect for regulatory strategy in new and existing jurisdictions, this executive anticipates regulatory shifts, leads the licensing of new programs, secures authorizations for expansion initiatives, and positions compliance as a strategic advantage to encourage innovation and competitive growth. Collaborating closely with senior leadership and campus executives, the VP cultivates a proactive culture of compliance and regulatory excellence.

