Assistant Director of Institutional Compliance

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director reports directly to the Executive Director of Institutional Compliance and plays a key role in advancing Liberty University’s external regulatory compliance initiatives. This position is responsible for supporting the review of federal regulatory guidance, particularly from the U.S. Department of Education, and ensuring institutional activities align with applicable requirements. The Assistant Director contributes to the evaluation and strategic support of university activities for potential regulatory implications. This role also supports the full life cycle of the university’s compliance programs, encompassing planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts. Through these responsibilities, the Assistant Director helps foster a culture of ethical conduct, accountability, and sustained compliance across the institution.

Requirements

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
Project and Program Support: Proven ability to support complex projects with fixed timelines and contribute to initiatives that promote cultural and institutional change.
Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation to a varied audience.
Task Independence: 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

Nice To Haves

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.

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.