Compliance and Risk Management Director

Oklahoma State University•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Director of Compliance and Risk Management oversees and administers OSUMT’s Compliance and Risk Management Programs. The role ensures the Programs effectively identify, prevent, detect, and correct potential or actual noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations, and leads risk identification, event review, and trend analysis. The Director oversees the organization’s Compliance Plan and Risk Management Plan, serves as a subject matter expert to leadership and staff, and provides independent oversight of compliance and risk management activities. The role ensures alignment with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies and procedures, and the Code of Conduct. To maintain the integrity of the Programs, the Director serves as an independent resource with direct access to the Board and authority to raise concerns, make recommendations, and oversee compliance activities without undue influence or conflicts of interest. The Director provides strategic leadership for the Compliance Program and collaborates with clinical and operational leaders on risk evaluation, investigations, and corrective action plans. The role also oversees insurance renewals and claims tracking and assists with medical malpractice matters, including coordination with legal counsel and preparation for interviews or depositions. The Director promotes a robust safety culture and supports compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Business, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or a related field.
3–5+ years of experience.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate degree, such as an MHA, MPH, MBA, or MS in Risk/Compliance.
CPHRM, CHC, CHPC, or CPHO certification.
Experience in healthcare, hospital systems, or another highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Oversee and administer the organization’s Compliance and Risk Management Programs, Compliance Plan, and Risk Management Plan.
Provide strategic direction for compliance risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
Coordinate and integrate compliance activities across the organization.
Monitor and respond to the evolving regulatory and enforcement environment.
Promote a culture of compliance, safety, ethics, accountability, and integrity through ongoing communication, education, and leadership engagement.
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to evaluate events, conduct investigations, and implement corrective action plans to reduce risk exposure and prevent recurrence.
Oversee insurance renewals and claims tracking.
Assist with medical malpractice matters, including coordinating with legal counsel and preparing for interviews or depositions.
Provide independent oversight of compliance and risk management activities, with direct access to the Board and authority to raise concerns and make recommendations.
Lead committees, educate staff, and support high-reliability practices across the organization.