Specialist I, Risk Analyst

About The Role

Nightingale Education Group is a nursing school dedicated to closing health equity gaps by building a skilled and accessible nursing workforce. Our Compliance department ensures this mission is trustworthy, well-governed, and audit-ready. We are seeking a Specialist I, Risk Analyst to support our compliance, audit, investigation, and risk management efforts.

What You'll Do

• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, risk assessments, and monitoring activities using established frameworks, procedures, and guidance.
• Aid in compliance investigations by gathering facts, collecting and organizing evidence, conducting interviews, documenting findings, and developing case timelines.
• Review records, processes, and documentation to identify potential compliance concerns, control gaps, or opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records related to investigations, audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and corrective action activities.
• Track corrective actions, remediation plans, and follow-up activities to support timely resolution of identified issues.
• Support institutional audit readiness efforts by gathering documentation, organizing evidence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining audit materials.
• Research regulations, accreditation requirements, institutional policies, and industry best practices to support compliance activities and decision-making.
• Analyze information from investigations, audits, assessments, complaints, and other compliance activities to identify patterns, trends, and recurring concerns.
• Prepare summaries, reports, dashboards, tracking documents, and other materials for review by Compliance leadership.
• Collaborate with departments across the College to gather information, clarify requirements, support compliance initiatives, and promote consistent application of established processes.
• Assist with administration and maintenance of compliance systems, workflow tools, risk tracking mechanisms, and reporting processes.
• Support development and delivery of compliance communications, training materials, and educational resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information and matters.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Relevant experience may include compliance, investigations, auditing, higher education administration, operations, quality assurance, project coordination, regulatory support, case management, or similar analytical and process-oriented work.
• Demonstrated ability to organize information, manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and follow established processes with accuracy and consistency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
• Ability to learn new concepts, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively in a growing and evolving environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other workplace technology tools.
• Prior experience in higher education, compliance, investigations, auditing, or regulatory environments is preferred but not required.

Why Nightingale

You'll join a team where growth mindset, transparency, and personal accountability are core values. This role offers real visibility into how a mission-driven college maintains its commitment to its students and community. All new hires must attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah, which the College will cover in terms of travel, lodging, and other accommodations. Nightingale Education Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting these values in both its learners and collaborators. We are proud to have graduated nearly 5,000 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a lot of fun along the way. Our Innovative Education model transforms rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale Education Group contributes to the quality of healthcare by elevating employment, health, and education. We are dedicated to the professional and personal development of our learners and collaborators, fostering a positive work-life integration and inviting expertise in their fields. We are excited to have you join our team!

Benefits

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.