Compliance and Audit Operations Manager General Counsel, Rose Hill Fordham University

Nacubo; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition remission for employees and*de

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Résumé du poste

Fordham University in New York City seeks a Compliance and Audit Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operational, administrative, and technology-enabled functions across compliance and internal audit. The role drives the annual plan, continuous monitoring, and cross-functional coordination to strengthen governance.

The successful candidate will manage systems, data reporting, and stakeholder engagement while leveraging AI-enabled tools and analytics to improve efficiency and decision support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, internal audit, or risk management operations, preferably in higher education or regulated environment.
• Experience using workflow automation, dashboards, data visualization, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and support decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI/Tableau or similar tools.
• Knowledge of Jesuit education goals and commitment to the University's mission.

Responsabilités

• Manage the annual compliance, internal audit, and ERM project calendars with cross-unit coordination.
• Coordinate logistics for audits, including scheduling, document collection, and stakeholder support.
• Supervise resource allocation and escalate competing priorities with Directors via a joint work plan.
• Track corrective actions from audits and investigations with timely reporting.
• Serve as operational liaison among Compliance, ERM, Assurance, and campus departments.
• Administer the GRC platform: data integrity, user access, functionality, and reporting.
• Prepare data outputs for governance reports and executive dashboards.

Connaissances

Project management

Analytics

Data interpretation

Decision making

Communication

Analytical skills

AI tools

Workflow automation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

AI-enabled tools

Description du poste

Compliance and Audit Operations Manager

General Counsel, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includesmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.


• We offertuition remissionfor employees and their dependents


• A generous employer match towards a 403(b)retirement plan.


• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.


• As part of itswork-life balanceprogram, the University providesgenerous PTOincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.


• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Compliance and Risk Management and the Director of Assurance and Advisory Services, the Compliance and Audit Operations Manager is a critical, hands-on role responsible for supporting day‑to‑day operational, administrative, and technology‑enabled functions across both areas.

The position supports the efficient execution of the annual compliance plan, internal audit schedule, and continuous monitoring program by managing underlying systems, data, reporting processes, and cross‑functional coordination efforts. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and data management platforms, and the ability to translate strategic direction into effective operational execution.

The successful candidate will leverage modern technology solutions, including AI-enabled tools, workflow automation, and analytics platforms, to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and decision support.

Essential Functions

• Manages the annual compliance, internal audit, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) project calendars, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and coordination across all units.


• Coordinates all operational logistics for internal and external audits, including scheduling, document collection, communications, and stakeholder support.


• Coordinates operational priorities and work assignments with both Directors through a jointly established work plan, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources, clear accountability, and timely escalation of competing priorities.


• Tracks and monitors corrective action plans from audits and investigations, ensuring timely follow‑through and accurate reporting.


• Serves as the primary operational liaison among Compliance, ERM, Assurance and Advisory Services, and campus departments to support integrated workflows.


• Administers the GRC platform by maintaining data integrity, managing user access, ensuring functionality, and supporting system‑based reporting.


• Supports data aggregation, analytics, and continuous monitoring activities, including preparing data outputs for the Assurance and Advisory Services function and executive reporting. Supports Compliance, ERM, Assurance and Advisory Services, as well as the Office of the General Counsel Compliance to prepare reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for senior leaders and governing bodies.


• Oversees the policy management process, including lifecycle tracking, coordination with policy owners, approvals, and publication.


• Manages compliance training deployment and tracking.


• Coordinates the incident reporting process, in consultation with Compliance, ERM, Assurance and Advisory Services.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, internal audit, or risk management operations, preferably in a higher education or regulated environment.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Strong project management skills and experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.


• Demonstrated experience using technology solutions such as workflow automation, dashboards, data visualisation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and support decision‑making.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and prepare concise reports for leadership.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and related business applications; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools preferred.


• Sound judgment in assessing and using emerging technologies, including AI tools, in compliance with data privacy, confidentiality, and university policy.


• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Minimum Starting Salary: $90,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $115,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/12193

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.