Jared is currently the Director, Institutional Engagement & Initiatives for the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). His work focuses on engaging with institutions to further and enhance their understanding of SARA, the SARA policy modification cycle, and striving for an ongoing seamless experience for SARA participation. Prior to coming to NC-SARA Jared was the Director of SARA for the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) and served on the organization’s team of Senior Directors. While at NEBHE he also focused on “administrative holds”, seeking to understand and encourage institutions to adjust their practices for the benefit of student completion. Prior to joining NEBHE Jared spent a decade in mostly public postsecondary institutions focused on academic affairs, program and college leadership, and admission and retention efforts, first as an academic advisor and then as an Assistant Dean. He also taught and coordinated several undergraduate courses. Jared earned a BS degree in Human Development and an MS degree in College Student Personnel from the University of Rhode Island.