Compliance and Audit Operations Manager

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Compliance and Risk Management and the Director of Assurance and Advisory Services, the Compliance and Audit Operations Manager supports day-to-day operational, administrative, and technology-enabled functions across both areas. The position enables efficient execution of the annual compliance plan, internal audit schedule, and continuous monitoring program by managing underlying systems, data, reporting processes, and cross-functional coordination. The role leverages modern technology solutions — including AI-enabled tools, workflow automation, and analytics platforms — to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual compliance, internal audit, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) project calendars, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and coordination across all units.
• Coordinate all operational logistics for internal and external audits, including scheduling, document collection, communications, and stakeholder support.
• Coordinate operational priorities and work assignments with both Directors through a jointly established work plan, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources, clear accountability, and timely escalation of competing priorities.
• Track and monitor corrective action plans from audits and investigations, ensuring timely follow-through and accurate reporting.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison among Compliance, ERM, Assurance and Advisory Services, and campus departments to support integrated workflows.
• Administer the GRC platform by maintaining data integrity, managing user access, ensuring functionality, and supporting system-based reporting.
• Support data aggregation, analytics, and continuous monitoring activities, including preparing data outputs for the Assurance and Advisory Services function and executive reporting.
• Support Compliance, ERM, Assurance and Advisory Services, and the Office of the General Counsel Compliance to prepare reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for senior leaders and governing bodies.
• Oversee the policy management process, including lifecycle tracking, coordination with policy owners, approvals, and publication.
• Manage compliance training deployment and tracking.
• Coordinate the incident reporting process, in consultation with Compliance, ERM, and Assurance and Advisory Services.

This list is not exhaustive; the University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, internal audit, or risk management operations, preferably in a higher education or regulated environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong project management skills and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Demonstrated experience using technology solutions such as workflow automation, dashboards, data visualization, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and support decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and prepare concise reports for leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and related business applications; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools preferred.
• Sound judgment in assessing and using emerging technologies, including AI tools, in compliance with data privacy, confidentiality, and university policy.

Pay

Starting salary range: $90,000 – $115,000 (commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills).

Schedule

Full-time, 35 hours per week. Hybrid work arrangement (on-campus at Rose Hill and remote per Fordham’s Hybrid Policy). FLSA exempt.

Benefits

Fordham offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Position number: A11155 | Posting number: A1163P | Department: General Counsel | Campus: Rose Hill | Start date: ASAP | Posted: 10/19/2026 | Non-union position.