Associate Compliance Program Manager (Legal)

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Compliance Program Manager supports the Institutional Compliance department at MD Anderson Cancer Center, working with attorneys, compliance leadership, institutional leaders, government and regulatory entities, and stakeholders across the institution. The role coordinates operational and investigative activities for complex and sensitive compliance matters, including document production, investigation materials, interviews, meetings, and regulatory inquiries. It also provides administrative and operational support to department leadership and compliance committees, and manages vendor and financial processes, including contracts, invoices, expenses, budgets, and reporting. The position requires sound independent judgment, meticulous organization, and discretion in handling confidential legal, regulatory, and personnel information. The position is hybrid, requiring onsite presence one to two days per week or as needed. The successful candidate will bring experience in project or program coordination, including administrative support to senior leadership or executive-level positions. Experience supporting attorneys, legal teams, or compliance functions is highly valued. A bachelor's degree is required; additional years of equivalent experience may substitute for the required degree on a one-to-one basis. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. The position may require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. The ability to satisfy and maintain applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; additional years of equivalent experience may substitute for the required degree on a one-to-one basis.
Five years of experience in project or program coordination, including administrative support to senior leadership or executive-level positions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage competing priorities, large volumes of documents, and deadlines.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive legal, compliance, regulatory, and personnel information.
Strong coordination and communication skills for working with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external partners.
Ability to manage calendars, vendors, and sensitive information while supporting complex operational and compliance workflows.
Ability to satisfy and maintain requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting attorneys, legal teams, or compliance functions.
Experience in program coordination, budgeting, and administrative operations.
Familiarity with institutional financial systems and processes, including OBIEE, Concur, and PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

Coordinate materials and activities for complex and high-risk compliance investigations, including exhibit binders, witness and subject interviews, and coordination with external counsel or experts.
Coordinate committee meetings and prepare materials, agendas, and minutes for several compliance committees.
Support government and regulatory inquiries related to ongoing compliance matters.
Manage vendor processes from contract coordination through invoice submission, expense tracking, and timely payment in accordance with institutional and state guidelines.
Provide direct administrative and operational support to investigative attorneys.
Serve as a liaison among institutional offices, leadership, the University of Texas System, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate program stakeholders, facilitate meetings, resolve issues, and support program execution.
Coordinate stakeholder activities supporting implementation and administration of program objectives.
Develop, edit, and manage program-related materials and documentation.
Support specialized program activities aligned with compliance initiatives and complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Monitor program and department financial activity using institutional systems, including OBIEE.
Track, reconcile, and report departmental expenses and budgets to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Process expense reports and reimbursements, ensuring timely submission and appropriate documentation through systems such as Concur.
Provide accounting support for ProCard purchases, reconciliations, purchase orders through PeopleSoft, invoice review, and expense tracking.
Support financial special projects and related duties as needed.
Manage complex calendars, meetings, and scheduling for department leaders, including conferences, trainings, and events.
Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other materials.
Analyze and evaluate program operations and recommend improvements where appropriate.
Maintain highly confidential legal, regulatory, and personnel information with the highest level of discretion.