Director of Compliance

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the University's enterprise-wide compliance framework and strategic performance goals.
• Conduct periodic compliance assessments to establish annual priorities and adjust plans to meet university objectives.
• Track emerging laws and higher-education best practices, including regulations like FERPA, GDPR, ADA, Clery, and Title IX.
• Serve as a primary administrative lead and facilitator for the Institutional Risk and Compliance Committee (IRCC) alongside the Director of Risk Management.
• Establish strategic meeting agendas focused on institutional risks, regulatory shifts, and compliance gaps to align the IRCC’s work with the University's mission.
• Prepare and present compliance dashboards, metrics, and high-level reports to inform the IRCC, senior leadership, and board committees.
• Lead the creation, review, and revision of University-wide policies, partnering with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) to accurately interpret regulations and update policy language.
• Provide expertise on the intersection of compliance and federal funding, specifically addressing export controls, foreign influence, and grant compliance.
• Manage faculty-wide policy compliance, including Conflict of Interest (COI) tracking, academic visitor policies, and the restricted party screening process.
• Design mandatory compliance training programs and manage anonymous reporting mechanisms, while collaborating with key departments to diplomatically support internal investigations and resolve compliance issues.
• Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies, accreditation bodies, and auditors, coordinating responses to inspections and audits while managing the unit’s budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, law or related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Seven to ten years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or legal affairs.
• Experience in a University or nonprofit environment is preferred.
• CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or related credentials preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of higher education regulatory frameworks, including accreditation requirements and federal compliance obligations relevant to research universities.
• A track record of translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable institutional guidance.