Arizona College of Nursing · 1 month ago
Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expArizona College of Nursing is growing, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs to oversee regulatory operations across their expanding national footprint. This role involves guiding state higher education approvals and shaping the regulatory framework to support the mission of transforming nursing education.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Implement policies and procedures to maintain and enhance regulatory compliance; direct the work of Compliance Managers and Specialists to maintain compliance with established policies and procedures
Monitor emerging trends regarding industry regulations to determine potential impacts on organizational processes
Collaborate with the Senior Director of Nursing Regulatory Affairs to ensure proper alignment between policies and procedures for boards of nursing and state higher education boards
Represent the College to state regulatory agencies and develop relationships with agencies to learn about and analyze the potential impacts of proposed policy regulations and market conditions related to the College’s short- and long-term expansion plans
Review department submissions to the College’s expansion team to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, and compliance with regulatory standards, application specifications, and site visit requirements
Represent the College to relevant education consultants, lobbyists, and attorneys as needed to clarify requirements, processes, and procedures of rules and regulations
Prepare and submit applications and associated reports needed to achieve state approval and meet ongoing regulatory compliance requirements for designated states, in collaboration with the regulatory affairs team and internal College stakeholders
Provide regulatory guidance to College leaders regarding institutional policies and practices
Advise, guide, and participate in the implementation of “mock” internal regulatory assessments and site visits for campus expansion and ongoing program approvals
Develop and maintain a monitoring system to report state boards of higher education regulatory requirements for existing and future locations, in collaboration with the regulatory affairs team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent skills and experience required
Minimum three to five years of experience in compliance or regulatory affairs in higher education
Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience working with state boards of higher education
Strong critical thinking skills to assess state requirements that may not be explicit
Must possess excellent negotiation, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational, writing, editing, and computer skills
Self-directed leader who can manage strict timelines while delivering quality output
Desire to work in a fast-paced, growing organization with high standards of performance
Preferred
master's degree or equivalent skills and experience
Experience in state licensure approval processes
Experience with assessment and regulatory processes
Experience with Department of Education regulations
Experience with ABHES accreditation
Benefits
Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.
Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.
Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
Company
Arizona College of Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College prepare students for in-demand careers to meet the community’s healthcare needs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michelle Eisenstat
Chief People Officer
Stacey Kunnari
Human Resources Business Partner
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