Cotulla Education · 13 hours ago
Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expCotulla Education is dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. The Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs leads the coordination of state and accreditor approvals for programs and oversees compliance-readiness activities across campuses and corporate functions.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead regulatory approvals for new and unrelated programs, coordinating state, accreditor, and internal authorization processes to ensure timely, accurate approvals and alignment with institutional strategy
Support mergers, acquisitions, and institutional integrations by conducting regulatory due diligence, advising on approval pathways, and tracking required filings and post-approval obligations
Establish and manage regulatory relationships with assigned state agencies, serving as the primary institutional point of contact and coordinating communications, submissions, and follow-up activities
Oversee the campus excellence program and enterprise compliance scorecards, ensuring consistent monitoring, reporting, and visibility into compliance performance, trends, and risk indicators
Own and maintain enterprise Compliance Policies and Procedures (P&Ps), including drafting, reviewing, updating, and coordinating approvals to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and operational practices
Maintain regulatory calendars and tracking logs to ensure all filings, renewals, and required submissions are completed accurately and on time across jurisdictions
Develop and maintain scalable compliance templates, checklists, toolkits, and playbooks that support standardization, efficiency, and consistent execution across campuses and departments
Maintain the Master Self-Evaluation Report (mSER) and other enterprise regulatory inventories, ensuring documentation is current, accurate, and readily available for audits, reviews, and internal monitoring
Design and lead the enterprise compliance training program for corporate and campus leadership, including curriculum development, delivery, and ongoing updates to reflect regulatory changes
Design and manage the internal compliance audit system, including audit planning, execution, documentation review, findings tracking, corrective action monitoring, and remediation follow-up
Maintain the corporate Institutional Accreditation and Institutional Approval (cIAIA) framework, overseeing governance processes, documentation, and quarterly updates to support regulatory oversight
Serve as the primary institutional contact for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) coordination and reporting, ensuring accurate submissions and ongoing compliance with reciprocity requirements
Oversee school catalog updates and revisions, ensuring content reflects approved programs, policies, and requirements and remains aligned with state, accreditor, and institutional standards
Work collaboratively with technology and compliance partners to review, update, and deploy enrollment agreements in alignment with current regulatory and institutional requirements
Conduct and coordinate policy and procedure reviews to ensure alignment with regulatory standards, operational practices, and institutional risk management objectives
Supervises the compliance auditors and specialists
Provides training and support to compliance business partners and campus leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
7+ years of experience in postsecondary compliance, regulatory affairs, accreditation, or related operational roles
Demonstrated experience managing state authorization and accreditor (ACCSC) approvals
Experience working collaboratively across departments in a multi-campus or highly regulated environment
Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and translate operational needs into clear, actionable requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels
Benefits
401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources for personal and professional support.
Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.
Company
Cotulla Education
At Cotulla, we’re building a revolution in workforce education.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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