Policy & Compliance Director for Programs & Agreements

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) seeks a Director of Policies, Compliance and Programmatic Agreements to oversee policy development, compliance reviews, and programmatic agreements across statewide operations. The role guides governance, training, and records management while coordinating with UCOP, OGC, and senior leadership.

The Director ensures adherence to UC policies and state/federal laws, leading staff, delegations of authority, and privacy initiatives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Broad knowledge of ethics and compliance, including standards, internal controls, investigations, and state/federal laws.
• Strong project management and analytical abilities for cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and translate requirements into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for leadership briefings and staff guidance.
• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and administration of UC ANR policies and policy analyses.
• Provide leadership for compliance governance, training, and reporting.
• Direct UC ANR's records management and privacy programs and manage access/retention.
• Guide policy committees, manage staff, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Structure and administer MOUs and programmatic agreements, ensuring policy alignment.
• Act as liaison with the Office of the General Counsel and advise senior leadership.

Skills

Policy analysis

Compliance governance

Records management

Privacy programs

Project management

Legal document analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) seeks a Director of Policies, Compliance and Programmatic Agreements to oversee policy development, compliance reviews, and programmatic agreements across statewide operations. The role guides governance, training, and records management while coordinating with UCOP, OGC, and senior leadership.

The Director ensures adherence to UC policies and state/federal laws, leading staff, delegations of authority, and privacy initiatives,