Institutional Compliance 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

Overview

The Vice President of Institutional Compliance & Security is hiring for an Institutional Compliance Coordinator.

This position supports the University's institutional compliance program by assisting with compliance activities across various functional areas. This position helps monitor and assess compliance efforts, conducts research on regulatory and compliance-related topics, and contributes to the effective administration of the University's compliance program.

Responsibilities

• Supports the 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.

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.

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.


• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.


• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.


• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.


• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.


• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? War Eagle!

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Posted Date

9/24/2026