COO & Academic Compliance Leader - Strategic Operations

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

Job summary

Touro University California in Los Alamitos, CA is seeking a Director of Academic and Operations Compliance & Chief Operating Officer to lead institutional operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. This senior role reports to the CEO and drives strategic planning, budgeting, and cross‑functional coordination.

The position emphasizes a strong focus on academic compliance oversight, operational excellence, and continuous improvement to support student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred in Higher Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in operations management and academic compliance.
• Direct experience with Federal, State and Accreditation processes and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day oversight of institutional operations (HR, Finance, IT, etc.).
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery across the institution.
• Monitor and report on compliance indicators to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with the CEO on budgeting, resource allocation, and operational forecasting.
• Collaborate with the CEO and manage the strategic planning process.
• Ensure seamless coordination across departments and institutional priorities.

Skills

Operations leadership

Compliance oversight

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Touro University California in Los Alamitos, CA is seeking a Director of Academic and Operations Compliance & Chief Operating Officer to lead institutional operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. This senior role reports to the CEO and drives strategic planning, budgeting, and cross‑functional coordination.

The position emphasizes a strong focus on academic compliance oversight, operational excellence, and continuous improvement to support student