Associate Director of Academic Compliance

Herzing University; Burlington (VT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to lead academic compliance initiatives. This role involves collaborating with various university constituents, managing regulatory reporting, and ensuring adherence to accreditation standards. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in regulatory affairs and project management, contributing to the strategic growth of the university. With a focus on maintaining compliance and fostering a respectful community, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the higher education sector. If you're passionate about academic integrity and compliance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Education assistance programs

401K match

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in Academic Compliance and/or Regulatory Affairs.
• Five years of experience in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute academic compliance initiatives in alignment with the University Strategic Plan.
• Maintain institutional knowledge of regulatory standards and respond to research requests.

Skills

Academic Compliance

Regulatory Affairs

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Description

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

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We offer comprehensive medical insurance benefits, excellent education assistance programs, 401K match, and an employee assistance program. Click here to learn more about careers at Herzing University.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in Academic Compliance and/or Regulatory Affairs
• Minimum of five years of experience in a higher education environment

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute academic compliance initiatives in alignment with the University Strategic Plan
• Collaborate with university constituents, maintain project plans and timelines to obtain desired outcomes with regulatory initiatives.
• Complete annual compliance activities as assigned to accomplish strategic priorities.
• Audit programs and locations of assigned areas to ensure readiness and compliance with academic standards.
• Assess for potential and existing areas of vulnerability and risk related to accreditation and regulatory compliance, and communicate concerns with AVP of Academic Compliance.
• Complete applications and reports for regulatory entities accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with location and program leadership for advisory board meetings, documentation, and communication.
• Maintain institutional knowledge of regulatory standards
• Keep updated on state, institutional accreditation, and programmatic standards.
• Develop resources to navigate varying standards across regions and programs.
• Maintain documentation on standards, deadlines, and procedures.
• Respond to research requests on regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and provide training on standards.
• Project management for regulatory reporting
• Manage timelines, support, and quality assurance for reports.
• Assist in preparing accreditation and regulatory submissions.
• Review standards and advise leadership on opportunities.
• Communicate project status to leadership.
• Regulatory visit readiness
• Conduct mock visits and maintain visit preparation resources.
• Prepare leaders for visits and represent the compliance team during visits.
• Support visitors with logistics and accommodations.

Positioning for Strategic Growth:

• Research regulatory requirements for new markets and programs.
• Participate in strategic calls and represent the university externally.
• Collaborate on accreditation for new programs and markets.
• Advise on approval processes and timelines.
• Support clinical development for new programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Up to 30% travel required.
• Remain stationary for periods and move around as needed.
• Operate equipment and communicate effectively.

Herzing University is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful community where individuals are valued and heard. We recruit and hire without discrimination based on protected statuses. For more information, visit our diversity page.

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