Ethics Officer-PT

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Ethics Officer-PT serves as a senior staff member within the Office of the General Counsel. This position plays a critical role in overseeing and implementing City Colleges of Chicago’s Board Ethics Policies and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. The Ethics Officer-PT provides expert advice concerning ethical matters, handling inquiries, violations, and related training efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversees City Colleges of Chicago’s Board Ethics Policies
• Addreses ethical inquiries and reports of ethical violations
• Develops and provides ethics training sessions for faculty, staff, and administrators
• Produces an annual ethics report outlining significant developments during the prior fiscal year
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Juris doctorate is a plus
• At least five years of ethics or compliance experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Ability to function in a high-level position requiring utmost confidentiality, discretion, tact, and judgment

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

WE OFFER

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.