Associate Director of Academic Compliance

Herzing University; Sioux Falls (SD); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance academic compliance and regulatory affairs. In this pivotal role, you will execute compliance initiatives, manage regulatory reporting, and promote readiness for regulatory visits. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating complex standards and ensuring the university meets accreditation requirements. With opportunities for strategic growth and collaboration, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the higher education sector. Join a team committed to diversity and inclusion while shaping the future of academic compliance.

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 aligned 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.

If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency), please log in to UKG and navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

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 as it relates to accreditation and regulatory compliance and communicate identified concerns with AVP of Academic Compliance for intervention.
• Complete applications and reports for regulatory entities with accuracy to meet established timelines and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with location and program leadership to ensure advisory board meetings are conducted and documented appropriately.

• Maintain institutional knowledge and awareness of regulatory standards
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge/repositories of standards and procedures for assigned areas and locations.
• Develop resources to navigate varying standards across regions and programs.
• Develop 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 regulatory standards to university constituents.

Project management for regulatory reporting

• Manage timelines, support, and quality assurance for objectives and reporting.
• Design and assemble accreditation and regulatory submissions collaboratively.
• Review standards and recommend actions for leadership.
• Communicate project status and needs assessments to leadership.

• Promote regulatory visit readiness
• Execute mock visits and maintain visit preparation resources.
• Prepare leaders for regulatory visits and meetings.
• Represent the compliance team during visits and provide support.
• Assist with logistics for site visitors.

Strategic Growth:

• Research regulatory requirements for new markets and programs.
• Participate in strategic calls for new or discontinued programs.
• Represent the university professionally with external regulators.
• Support accreditation for new programs and markets.
• Advise on approval processes and timelines.
• Collaborate on clinical development for new programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Up to 30% travel required.
• Remain stationary most of the time; move around as needed.
• Operate equipment and communicate effectively.

Herzing University is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. Learn more.

Prohibits sex-based discrimination. Concerns can be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. More info at Title IX.

Equal Opportunity Employer