College Compliance Officer

Harford Community College

Bel Air (MD)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 87,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Harford Community College seeks a College Compliance Officer to guide legal, regulatory and compliance functions, minimizing risk and ensuring adherence to laws. You will monitor developments, update policies, and advise College leadership on complex matters.

This exempt, professional role reports to HR, Risk & Compliance and requires Maryland residency or relocation. Applicants must have an associate’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years in interpreting federal/state laws like Title

Qualifications

Bachelor not required if substituted for 2 years of experience.
Experience interpreting federal/state laws and compliance requirements.
Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

Guide College-wide legal, regulatory, and compliance functions to minimize risk.
Monitor developments affecting higher education and update policies and procedures.
Advise leadership on complex legal and compliance matters.
Serve as primary contact for compliance issues across stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organization/time mgmt

Relationship building

Project management

Verbal/written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

AdobeSign

Job description

Position Information

Position Title College Compliance Officer

Posting Category Full-Time Staff/Management

Starting salary range $67,055-$87,171

Faculty Position (if applicable)

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Harford Community College is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 18 days of paid vacation. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The Compliance Officer is responsible for providing guidance and expertise in the College’s legal, regulatory, and compliance functions to minimize institutional risk and support adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This position monitors legal and regulatory developments affecting higher education; develops, reviews, and updates policies, procedures, and practices to maintain compliance; and serves as a key advisor to College leadership on complex legal and compliance matters. The role is responsible for providing guidance to administrators, faculty, staff, and students on compliance-related issues and managing certain institutional legal records. Additionally, the position serves as the primary point of contact for compliance matters, helping stakeholders navigate legal and regulatory requirements while supporting the College’s operational and strategic objectives.

This is an exempt, professional staff position reporting to the VP, HR, Risk & Compliance.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education

Associate’s degree; degree can be substituted for 2 additional years of required experience.

Required Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including Title IX, ADA/Section 504, FERPA, FOIA, or similar legal and regulatory frameworks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities