Chief Compliance Officer

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Chief Compliance Officer
The candidate will be responsible for central oversight and coordination of compliance. Will report directly to the Senior VP/ General Counsel. Will be responsible for related areas of risk and privacy, in a continuously evolving business and regulatory environment in order to promote ethical behavior and compliance with laws, regulations and university policies. Responsibilities: Monitor, facilitate and ensure University compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations. Develop centralized compliance function. Evaluate the effectiveness of the University’s compliance obligations efforts and provide guidance to internal university constituents on best practices related to compliance. Provide overall strategic oversight and coordination of the University’s compliance efforts, including coordination of the University’s compliance governance structure. Channel compliance issues as required and implement necessary actions as authorized to ensure an effective compliance program. Conduct an annual review of all University rules and procedures. Assess and raise awareness of risks, including those risks that could call the University’s integrity into question. Develop and maintain training and education programs on relevant regulatory and compliance subjects, including research compliance, data security, data privacy, Title IX, athletics, Clery Act, HR compliance obligations, and more. Coordinate research compliance efforts, and as needed, coordinate University responses to violations of research standards. Respond to all complaints generated through state and federal agencies. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD) is required. Preferred professional certifications (e.g., CFE). 7+ years of experience in leadership positions within the compliance, ethics, or internal auditing profession is required. Higher Education experience highly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of emerging trends and regulatory requirements affecting a large, research-based institution of higher education, including Federal Sentencing Guidelines, environmental health and safety, FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, ADA, employment and hiring compliance, federal and state privacy issues, GDPR, research compliance, and financial aid is required. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Risk Management models and programs; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of risk mitigation strategies in a decentralized environment is required. Must know Microsoft Office Programs.

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