Higher Education Compliance & Policy Coordinator

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University in Alabama seeks an Institutional Compliance Coordinator to support the university’s compliance program, assist with activities across functional areas, monitor efforts, and conduct regulatory research for effective program administration.

The role coordinates Institutional Compliance Committee activities, assists with compliance admin, policy development, risk mitigation, and training delivery to ensure adherence to laws and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, Public Administration, Communication, Health Administration, English, or Law, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in higher education, regulatory compliance, business operations, administrative assistance, risk management, auditing, legal, or other relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Supports monitoring, assessment, and continuous improvement of the University's institutional compliance program, including coordination of Institutional Compliance Committee activities.
• Assists with compliance administration, communications, documentation, and monitoring across multiple compliance functions, including conflict of interest disclosures, youth protection, software vendor reviews, and compliance outreach initiatives.
• Supports compliance risk assessment and mitigation efforts and assists with the development, review, and maintenance of university-wide policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development and delivery of compliance training programs and monitors compliance-related training and documentation requirements.
• Helps identify and implement best practices that promote an effective compliance program and support adherence to applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and University policies impacting institutional compliance.
• Conducts research on compliance-related topics, regulatory developments, and implementation strategies within higher education.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, Public Administration, Communication, Health Administration, English, or Law, or related field

Job description

Auburn University in Alabama seeks an Institutional Compliance Coordinator to support the university’s compliance program, assist with activities across functional areas, monitor efforts, and conduct regulatory research for effective program administration.

The role coordinates Institutional Compliance Committee activities, assists with compliance admin, policy development, risk mitigation, and training delivery to ensure adherence to laws and university policies.