Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About the role

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. The Regulatory Compliance Specialist ensures GCU adheres strictly to federal, state, and local regulations, with particular attention to university employees. The role involves auditing, resolving irregularities, and creating long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the university and regulatory agencies
• Perform regulatory compliance audits and safety checks to guarantee continuous compliance
• Discuss regulations, standards, and policies with employees and provide training as needed
• Review incident data and conduct root cause analysis
• Perform administrative and reporting duties related to regulatory requirements and safety metrics
• Maintain all records associated with compliance requirements
• Communicate up-to-date knowledge of current U.S. and relevant international regulations
• Conduct research to provide compliance recommendations and evaluate regulatory impact
• Ensure all permits and licenses are current
• Provide training and oversight to employees

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Impeccable knowledge of regulations and skill in enforcing rules and codes
• Investigative, auditing, and interviewing skills
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to unravel hidden records and tactfully ask meaningful questions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Experience and Education

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred
• Five years of experience in a relevant industry (regulatory consulting, auditing, law, ethics, EHS, statistical analysis, training, etc.)
• At least three years of experience as a regulatory compliance specialist
• Must successfully pass a background check

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 6–7 hours per day
• Standing: 1–2 hours per day
• Walking: 1–2 hours per day
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Rarely
• Pushing: Rarely
• Bending: Occasionally
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine eye-to-hand coordination: Continuously
• Driving: Rarely

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily inside an office building on site, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise, and dust.