Belonging to I.C.E. provides the opportunity to positively impact the credentialing community by serving in a leadership position.

I.C.E. is accepting applications until May 31, 2026 for open leadership positions. All terms begin January 1, 2027.

Download the Call for Leadership Application Packet

Apply

Email the following materials to info@credentialingexcellence.org by May 31, 2026:

1. Current CV and Biography
2. Completed Leadership Application.
3. Responses to the questions for the position you are applying for (included in the Leadership Application). Public Member candidates only answer questions 3-8.

At I.C.E., we prioritize accessibility for all our members. Email I.C.E. staff at info@credentialingexcellence.org if you require any accommodations or have specific needs to facilitate completion of the application package.

2027 Open Elected Positions 

Available Positions	Position Name Click on the name below to access the position description.	Position Requirements	Initial Term Length
1	Board Director, At-Large	Organizational or Accredited Organizational Member	3 years
1	Board Director, Sustaining Member Representative	Sustaining Member	3 years
1	Board Director, Public Member Representative	Represents the public interest. The Public Member will not be: a certification organization employee or Board member (except Public Members serving on Boards), or a vendor/consultant to certification organizations. Non-members are eligible to serve.	3 years
1	Nominating Committee Member	Organizational, Accredited Organizational,or Sustaining Member	2 years

 

2027 Open Appointed Positions

Available Positions	Position Name Click on the name below to access the position description.	Initial Term Length
1	Accreditation Services Council Stakeholder Representative Representing related organizations or agencies with an interest in accreditation or credentialing issues who do not meet the requirements of other Council positions	3 years
1	Assessment-based Certificate program Accreditation Council, Administrative Reviewer	3 years
1	Assessment-based Certificate program Accreditation Council, Instructional Design Reviewer	3 years
1	Assessment-based Certificate program Accreditation Council, Psychometric Reviewer	3 years
2	Certification Services Council, Certified Member	3 years
1	National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Administrative Commissioners	3 years
1	National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Psychometric Commissioners	1 year

Call for ASC Representatives (for potential future vacancies) 

Click on the name to access the position description.

• Accreditation Services Council Public Member Program Representative, representing the public interest, for a 3-year term.  
• Accreditation Services Council Stakeholder Representative, representing related organizations or agencies with an interest in accreditation or credentialing issues who do not meet the requirements of other Council positions, for a 3-year term.  
• Accreditation Services Council Accredited Program Representative representing organizations with a credentialing program currently accredited by the NCCA and/or ACAP), for a 3-year term.  

Questions?

Contact info@credentialingexcellence.org with any questions.

Elected Position Nomination and Ballot Process

• May 31, 2026: Application Deadline. The I.C.E. Nominating Committee will review all leadership applications received by the closing date.
• June 12, 2026: Interview Decision. Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.
• June 18-26, 2026: Interview dates. Applicants will participate in a 30-minute virtual interview with two or more members of the Nominating Committe.
  • Applicants should hold these dates on their calendars upon submitting their application.
  • The interview will be recorded for all committee members to review.
• July 22, 2026: Ballot Selection. I.C.E. will notify all applicants whether they were selected for the election ballot or not.
• July 31, 2026: Ballot Process. An electronic ballot will be distributed by email to the primary contact of all I.C.E. Organizational, Accredited Organizational, and Sustaining members who are responsible for casting the vote on behalf of their organization.
  • Candidates selected for the election ballot agree that their bio and responses to the application questions will be displayed on the ballot. A final review will be provided prior to distribution.
• September 30, 2026: Final results. The Nominating Committee and I.C.E. Executive Director will notify candidates of the final results.
  • If a tie in the election occurs, the Nominating Committee will re-evaluate candidates and select the candidate for the position.

Appointed Position Nomination Process

• May 31, 2026: Application Deadline. The I.C.E. Nominating Committee will review all leadership applications received by the closing date.
  • The Nominating Committee conducts an initial qualification screening.
• June 12, 2026: Qualification Decision. Applicants will be notified if their application is forwarded for consideration for the appointed position.
• July-August, 2026: Interview Dates: Applicants will be notified if selected to participate in a 30-minute virtual interview with members of the I.C.E body they are seeking to join.
  • Applicants agree their application materials will be shared with the members of the corresponding I.C.E. body for which they are applying, who will manage the interviews and appointment process.
• September 30, 2026: Final results. Individuals will be notified of the results of the election.

Membership Notification for all 2027 Leadership Positions

The membership will be notified of final election results at the 2026 I.C.E. Exchange and through email. Elected and appointed individuals will begin their term on January 1, 2027.