ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE OPERATIONS
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Compliance Operations supports the execution of the institution’s accreditation and regulatory compliance activities across multiple campuses. This role is responsible for coordinating submissions, maintaining compliance timelines, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and organization of documentation required by accrediting agencies and state regulators. Working closely with the Director of Compliance Operations, the Assistant Director partners with campus leadership and cross-functional teams to gather required information, track progress, and support timely completion of all compliance-related deliverables. This position plays a key role in maintaining audit-ready systems, supporting accreditation renewals and On-Site Evaluations, and reinforcing consistent compliance practices across the organization. The Assistant Director serves as an operational liaison between corporate and campus teams, helping to ensure clear communication, accountability, and follow-through on regulatory requirements. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree.
- 5+ years higher education compliance or accreditation experience.
- Expert level of knowledge in compliance-related processes and procedures.
- Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel regularly.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with multi-campus institutions or expansion initiatives.
- Experience conducting internal audits and corrective action systems.
- Knowledge of state regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and submission of ACCSC and state applications for new campuses and expansions, new academic programs, and other substantive changes
- Maintain project timelines, workflow plans, and tracking of compliance deliverables for institutional growth initiatives
- Coordinate across functional areas to gather requirements and track progress for regulatory submissions
- Prepare accreditation renewal materials, including compiling documentation, managing attachments, and ensuring timely submission
- Support On-Site Evaluations by organizing materials, coordinating mock visits, assisting with campus training, and providing on-site support
- Track accreditation reporting requirements and other regulatory directives, monitoring deadlines to ensure timely submission
- Maintain and compile supporting documentation for regulatory responses and submissions
- Collect and validate required materials, including curriculum, faculty documentation, equipment lists, and facility information
- Serve as a point of contact for state agencies during submission processes, as applicable
- Serve as a liaison between corporate compliance and campus leadership
- Distribute compliance communications and guidance to campuses
- Track responses and follow up on outstanding items, deliverables, and deadlines
- Support initiatives that strengthen compliance culture across campuses
- Assist in training campus leaders on the application and interpretation of accreditation standards
- Coordinate logistics for compliance training sessions, including scheduling, materials, and attendance tracking
- Maintain training records and documentation for audit and accreditation purposes
- Support the distribution of training materials and certifications
- Support administration of the formal complaint management process, including tracking, maintenance, and coordination with campuses to ensure timely and complete responses
- Coordinate catalog and addenda revisions, including version control and initial compliance review for accuracy and consistency
- Support maintenance of centralized compliance documentation repositories, ensuring materials are organized, current, and accessible
- Assist in identifying gaps and maintaining audit-ready documentation across campuses
- Support execution of internal compliance audits, including identifying gaps and reinforcing audit readiness across campuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
