Director of Compliance & Regulatory Strategy

Joyce University; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-directed PTO

12 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid disability coverage

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Joyce University seeks a Director of Compliance to serve as a key operational leader within the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Accreditation & Compliance. You will translate accreditation and regulatory expectations into practical, sustainable processes across the University and partner with leaders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and thorough documentation.

You will build a strong culture of compliance across accreditation, privacy, student services, and multi-state authorization, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, accreditation, or regulatory affairs within higher education.
• Working knowledge of NWCCU, CCNE, or ACEN accreditation standards.
• Experience supporting accreditation reviews, regulatory reporting, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex requirements clearly.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work with faculty, staff, leaders, and external partners.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and communications compliance by reviewing materials for alignment with standards.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and annual filings for accreditor or regulator review.
• Develop and deliver training for academic leaders, faculty, enrollment, marketing, and student services.
• Oversee student conduct and grievance processes with fair, policy-aligned outcomes.
• Monitor state authorization and distance education compliance across jurisdictions.
• Conduct compliance reviews of student services, including advising and enrollment communications.
• Coordinate privacy and data compliance efforts with IT, Legal, and stakeholders.
• Support FERPA compliance with the Registrar's Office and protect student information.
• Translate regulatory changes into actionable guidance and training.
• Partner with leaders to identify risks and strengthen processes.
• Maintain clear documentation demonstrating ongoing compliance for accreditation readiness.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Higher education compliance

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

LMS

SIS

CRM

Job description

Joyce University seeks a Director of Compliance to serve as a key operational leader within the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Accreditation & Compliance. You will translate accreditation and regulatory expectations into practical, sustainable processes across the University and partner with leaders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and thorough documentation.

You will build a strong culture of compliance across accreditation, privacy, student services, and multi-state authorization, while