Chief Operating Officer & Academic Compliance Director

Touro University California; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University California in Los Alamitos seeks a Director of Academic and Operations Compliance & Chief Operating Officer to align institutional operations with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead HR, finance, IT and academic compliance initiatives driving student success and sustainable growth.

Reporting to the CEO, you will shape strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, and risk management while maintaining audit readiness and accountable governance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred in higher ed or related field.
• Experience in operations management and academic compliance.
• Experience with Federal, State and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR, Finance, IT and other operations.
• Lead accreditation and regulatory compliance programs.
• Collaborate with CEO on budgeting and strategic planning.
• Ensure audit readiness and documentation across units.
• Drive continuous improvement and data-informed decision making.

Skills

Operations leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s degree inHigher Education/Public Administration/Business Administration

Doctorate preferred in Higher Education/Public Administration/Business Administration

Job description

Touro University California in Los Alamitos seeks a Director of Academic and Operations Compliance & Chief Operating Officer to align institutional operations with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead HR, finance, IT and academic compliance initiatives driving student success and sustainable growth.

Reporting to the CEO, you will shape strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, and risk management while maintaining audit readiness and accountable governance