DIRECTOR-UNIVERSITY COMPLIANCE

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Director of University Compliance to oversee and document the institution's compliance program, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations as well as university policies. This role reports to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and drives the program's vision and strategy.

The position requires a doctoral-level research environment's governance experience with a strong emphasis on ethics, risk assessment, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, English, Finance, Healthcare or a related field required.
• Seven (7) years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and documents the institutional compliance program at UAB, promoting adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as University shared values and policies.
• Reports to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and is responsible for programmatic activities that advance the compliance program vision and strategy.
• Develops, implements, and maintains an effective compliance and ethics program in accordance with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and DOJ guidance; evaluates effectiveness and promotes an ethical culture.
• Conducts risk assessments and compliance audits; monitors and reports on effectiveness to senior management; supports executive and administrative committees.
• Develops and delivers compliance training programs for faculty, staff, and students; ensures all university community members are informed of policies.
• Serves as Campus Designee for policymaking and governance processes; collaborates with departments to communicate and implement policies.
• Leads investigations into compliance violations and ethical breaches; develops corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Maintains records of compliance activities and investigations; presents regular reports to senior management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, English, Finance, Healthcare or a related field

Job description

Job Description - DIRECTOR-UNIVERSITY COMPLIANCE (T240159)

DIRECTOR-UNIVERSITY COMPLIANCE - ( T240159 )

Description

Oversees and documents the institutional compliance program at UAB, promoting adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as University shared values and policies. Maintains the integrity and ethical standards of the institution, which includes a significant doctoral degree-granting and research mission and a Division I Athletics program. Reports to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and is responsible for programmatic activities that advance the compliance program vision and strategy set by the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer.

• 1. Develops, implements, and maintains an effective compliance and ethics program in
  accordance with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and the U.S. Department of Justice’s
  guidance; Evaluates effectiveness of standards and procedures to prevent, detect, and
  respond to compliance issues; Promotes an organizational culture that encourages ethical
  conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law; Seeks to continuously improve the
  compliance program.
• 2. Conducts regular risk assessments and compliance audits to identify potential areas of
  vulnerability and risk; Monitors and reports on the effectiveness of the compliance program
  activities to senior management; Organize and support executive and administrative
  committees to set the tone and carry out the work for the compliance program.
• 3. Develop and deliver compliance training programs for faculty, staff, and students; Ensures
  that all members of the university community are informed about compliance policies and
  procedures and program activities.
• 4. Serves as the Campus Designee for policymaking and assures University policies follow
  appropriate governance processes for drafting, review, approval, and updating;
  Collaborates with various departments to ensure policies are effectively communicated and
  implemented.
• 5. Leads investigations into compliance violations and ethical breaches; Develops and
  recommends corrective action plans to address compliance issues and prevent future
  occurrences.
• 6. Serves as a liaison between the compliance program and unit leaders; Foster strong
  working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• 7. Maintains comprehensive records of compliance program activities and investigations;
  prepares and present regular reports on compliance matters to senior management.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $99,090 - $161,025

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Business, English, Finance, Healthcare or a related field and seven (7) years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
Must be Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) from the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) or certified with a Certificate in Research Compliance (CRC) by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) within first two (2) years of hire date. If working with academic medical schools and research units, must be eligible to sit for the Certificate in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC) at time of hire.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

070000000 Compliance & Risk Assurance

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Remote/Hybrid Eligible