Chief Compliance Officer

Temple University•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Temple University's Ethics and Compliance Department is searching for a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). The University is seeking an experienced CCO to lead and oversee its university-wide compliance, enterprise risk management, civil rights compliance, and data verification functions. Reporting to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the President and senior leadership, the CCO will serve as the University’s primary advisor and strategic leader on compliance and risk matters. The CCO will develop, implement, and continuously enhance the University’s comprehensive compliance and risk management programs; conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments; establish annual compliance priorities and work plans; and monitor regulatory and policy requirements. The role will collaborate closely with University Counsel, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Treasury, and compliance leaders across the institution to identify risks, address potential violations, coordinate investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Key responsibilities include overseeing civil rights compliance, including ADA and Titles VI, VII, and IX matters; reviewing and verifying selected external data submissions; coordinating internal compliance reviews and monitoring; developing compliance training and educational resources; communicating compliance results to senior leadership and Board committees; and maintaining current knowledge of evolving laws, regulations, and emerging risks. The successful candidate will build strong, collaborative relationships across the University and foster a proactive culture of ethical conduct, accountability, regulatory compliance, and continuous risk management. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of fifteen years’ related experience
Experience in a leadership role addressing legal or regulatory requirements
Criminal history background check
Cover letter and resume required
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an academic or healthcare environment
Advanced degree
Working knowledge of laws and regulations in one or more of the following areas: HEOA, athletics; FERPA; Clery Act; ADA, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, sponsored research; GLBA, and HIPAA/privacy of health information.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee university-wide compliance, enterprise risk management, civil rights compliance, and data verification functions.
Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the University’s comprehensive compliance and risk management programs.
Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments.
Establish annual compliance priorities and work plans.
Monitor regulatory and policy requirements.
Collaborate with University Counsel, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Treasury, and compliance leaders to identify risks, address potential violations, coordinate investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Oversee civil rights compliance, including ADA and Titles VI, VII, and IX matters.
Review and verify selected external data submissions.
Coordinate internal compliance reviews and monitoring.
Develop compliance training and educational resources.
Communicate compliance results to senior leadership and Board committees.
Maintain current knowledge of evolving laws, regulations, and emerging risks.
Build strong, collaborative relationships across the University.
Foster a proactive culture of ethical conduct, accountability, regulatory compliance, and continuous risk management.
Perform other related duties as assigned.