Liberty University · 2 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Institutional Compliance
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expLiberty University is seeking an Assistant Director of Institutional Compliance who will report directly to the Executive Director of Institutional Compliance. This role is crucial in advancing the university's external regulatory compliance initiatives and involves supporting the review of federal regulatory guidance while ensuring alignment with applicable requirements.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supports the Executive Director in executing strategic compliance initiatives and contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the university’s integrated compliance program
Provides operational support for compliance program life-cycle activities, including planning, documentation, monitoring, and reporting
Conducts research and analysis on federal and state regulatory guidance—particularly from the U.S. Department of Education—and prepares summaries and recommendations for leadership
Collaborates with departments such as Internal Audit, Strategic Analysis, and Risk Management to support internal reviews and assess institutional compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Assists in the development and refinement of the university’s compliance matrix and coordinates with functional compliance specialists across campus
Participates in the review and implementation of institutional policies and procedures related to assigned regulatory areas, ensuring alignment with current guidance and best practices
Monitors compliance activities, identifies potential deficiencies, and prepares reports and proposed mitigation strategies for review by the Executive Director
Provides oversight and coordination for the Office of State Approvals, ensuring state-level regulatory requirements are met and documentation is maintained in accordance with applicable standards
Coordinates the administration and analysis of compliance assessments and assists in implementing recommended actions based on findings
Maintains organized and comprehensive reporting systems to track patterns, trends, and compliance efforts, supporting data-driven decision-making
Supports marketing and communications efforts related to compliance initiatives, including the development of educational materials, newsletters, website content, and other outreach tools
Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic goals of the Office of Institutional Compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum of 5 years Higher Education compliance experience
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends
Excellent and detail-oriented communication, arithmetic, and organizational skills
Familiarity with computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Proven ability to support complex projects with fixed timelines and contribute to initiatives that promote cultural and institutional change
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation to a varied audience
Experience managing simultaneous complex and time sensitive tasks that may have high criticality of error
Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups
Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan
Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))
Ability to pass SCT Banner, compliance standards, and training tests
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service including accurate and timely support to students and staff
Ability to adhere to federal, state, and institutional policy and compliance requirements including confidentiality and recordkeeping requirements
Strong organizational skills
Excellent computer skills
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
Occasionally required to travel to campus locations and/or meetings with federal agencies/members of Congress
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
Occasionally required to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or in process for Master's in related field
Minimum of 7-8 years Higher Education compliance experience
Must be willing to occasionally travel out-of-state for professional development
Company
Liberty University
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 1971.
Founded in 1971Lynchburg, VA, US
5001-10000 employees
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