Associate Director of Academic Compliance

Herzing University; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to lead academic compliance initiatives and ensure regulatory adherence. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, managing compliance projects, and maintaining institutional knowledge of accreditation standards. You will be pivotal in supporting strategic growth by researching new market regulations and preparing for regulatory visits. The position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the university's success and reputation. If you are passionate about education and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Education Assistance Programs

401K Match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute academic compliance initiatives aligned with the University Strategic Plan.
• Maintain institutional knowledge of regulatory standards and provide training.
• Manage timelines and collaborate on accreditation submissions.

Skills

Academic Compliance

Regulatory Affairs

Project Management

Communication Skills

Training Development

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, education assistance programs, a 401K match, and an employee assistance program. 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 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, ensuring documentation of minutes, action items, and communications.
• Maintain institutional knowledge of regulatory standards
  • Keep up-to-date with state, institutional, and programmatic accreditation standards and procedures.
  • Develop resources to navigate varying standards across regions and programs.
  • Create and maintain documents illustrating standard variations with deadlines and timeframes.
  • Respond to research requests on regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain documentation, project plans, and resources on MyHerzing.
  • Keep records of submission dates for follow-up.
  • Provide training on standards to university constituents.
• Project management for regulatory reporting
  • Manage timelines, support, and quality assurance for objectives and reporting.
  • Collaborate on accreditation and regulatory submissions with faculty and staff.
  • Review standards and advise senior leadership on opportunities.
  • Communicate project status and needs assessments to leadership.
• Promote visit/presentation/meeting readiness
  • Conduct mock visits and maintain preparation repositories.
  • Prepare leaders for regulatory visits to reflect positively on the university.
  • Represent the compliance team during visits and meetings.
  • Support site visitors with logistics and accommodations.
• Support strategic growth
  • Research regulatory requirements for new markets and programs.
  • Participate in strategic calls for new programs or discontinuations.
  • Represent the university externally within regulatory guidelines.
  • Assist in research and approval processes for new programs and markets.
  • Collaborate with clinical development teams for program launches.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Up to 30% travel required.
• Remain stationary most of the time; move around as needed.
• Operate equipment including computers and clinical tools.
• Communicate verbally with students and staff.
• Observe and assess environments visually or otherwise.

Herzing University is committed to diversity and fosters an inclusive community where individuals are valued, heard, and empowered. It recruits and hires without discrimination based on protected statuses.

Prohibited sex-based discrimination is addressed through the Title IX Coordinator. Concerns can be reported as per the university policies.