Chief Compliance Officer

Position Summary

The University is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead and oversee its university-wide compliance, enterprise risk management, civil rights compliance, and data verification functions. Reporting to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the President and senior leadership, the CCO will serve as the University's primary advisor and strategic leader on compliance and risk matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the University's comprehensive compliance and risk management programs
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments; establish annual compliance priorities and work plans; and monitor regulatory and policy requirements
• Collaborate closely with University Counsel, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Treasury, and compliance leaders across the institution to identify risks, address potential violations, coordinate investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Oversee civil rights compliance, including ADA and Titles VI, VII, and IX matters
• Review and verify selected external data submissions
• Coordinate internal compliance reviews and monitoring
• Develop compliance training and educational resources
• Communicate compliance results to senior leadership and Board committees
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving laws, regulations, and emerging risks
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the University and foster a proactive culture of ethical conduct, accountability, regulatory compliance, and continuous risk management
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of fifteen years' related experience, including experience in a leadership role addressing legal or regulatory requirements, preferably in an academic or healthcare environment

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree is preferred

Desirable Knowledge Areas

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations in one or more of the following areas: HEOA, athletics; FERPA; Clery Act; ADA, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, sponsored research; GLBA, and HIPAA/privacy of health information

Required Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal skills