Chief Ethics & Compliance Leader in Higher Education

Texas A&M University System; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Book scholarships

Job summary

Texas A&M University–Kingsville is seeking a Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the university’s comprehensive ethics and compliance program. The CECO reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and ensures program integrity, risk assessment, investigations, and regulatory adherence across the institution.

Key responsibilities include developing a risk-based compliance framework, promoting a culture of integrity, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Ten years of professional ethics/compliance experience preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the university’s ethics and compliance program.
• Develops and maintains a risk-based compliance program to prevent, detect, and address regulatory and ethical risks.
• Chairs the University Compliance Committee and represents the university in system compliance meetings.
• Manages day-to-day operations of the compliance program and coordinates policy development.
• Oversees investigations and resolutions of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other compliance concerns.
• Coordinates reporting and responses with System Ethics and Compliance and legal counsel.

Skills

Ethics and compliance leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Investigations oversight

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Texas A&M University–Kingsville is seeking a Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the university’s comprehensive ethics and compliance program. The CECO reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and ensures program integrity, risk assessment, investigations, and regulatory adherence across the institution.

Key responsibilities include developing a risk-based compliance framework, promoting a culture of integrity, and coordinating with