Academic Compliance Specialist

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The responsibilities of the Academic Compliance Specialists fall within six categories:

1. State Regulatory Reporting and Compliance
2. State Authorization
3. Academic Operational Audit and Compliance
4. New and Revised Program Applications and Implementation
5. Programmatic Accreditation Reporting and Compliance
6. Compliance Process, Communication and Documentation

This role nteracts with constituents at all levels of the University as well as with external regulatory partners to assure ongoing compliance. Develop of standard processes and documentation that supports those processes will be a primary responsibility. The role will be responsible for collaboration with the System Division Chairs on the development of standard regulatory submission templates, working with the Data Analytics/Compliance team to define reporting requirements for third party regulators, and with the Academic Operations Leadership team on the development of audit checklists and timeframes. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, related field, or equivalent experience, Master's degree preferred
• Two years of experience working in higher education
• Prior experience interacting with post-secondary education regulatory bodies
• Five years of experience engaged post-secondary education compliance preferred
• Prior experience in the development and submission of applications to post-secondary regulatory bodies preferred
• Education or experience in report writing preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• State Regulatory Reporting and Compliance
• State Authorization
• Academic Operational Audit and Compliance
• New and Revised Program Applications and Implementation
• Programmatic Accreditation Reporting and Compliance
• Compliance Process, Communication and Documentation

Physical and Other Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Ability to move about readily and rapidly, if necessary, around campus, classrooms, clinical settings, etc., to access classrooms, desks, students, office machinery, clinics, patients, etc.
• Constantly communicates using the spoken word with students, faculty, staff and colleagues
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess
• Operate equipment specific to programmatic track, personal computer, audio-visual equipment, clinical equipment, etc.
• Travel to off-site meetings, conferences, or campus visits as needed, up to 30%

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect.  It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

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Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.