Compliance Operations Specialist

StrataTech Education Group•Phoenix, AZ

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Compliance Operations Specialist is responsible for managing the organization’s compliance audit and review process and supporting campuses in maintaining alignment with federal, state, and accreditation requirements. This role focuses on auditing documentation, monitoring practices, identifying risk, and making clear, actionable recommendations to strengthen compliance and consistency across campuses. The Compliance Operations Specialist works closely with campus and corporate teams to support readiness for accreditation and regulatory activities, promote standard processes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years compliance or operations experience in higher education.
Associate’s degree or 5 years relevant experience in higher education at an ACCSC accredited institution, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
This role requires up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

Design and manage the organization’s internal compliance audit, and review process
Create and maintain a schedule and standardized review tools to ensure consistent, ongoing reviews across campuses
Conduct desktop audits and on-site evaluations to assess compliance, accuracy, and consistency of records and processes
Prepare clear summaries of results for leadership, outlining observations, risks, and recommended actions
Track and follow up on corrective action plans to ensure timely and effective resolution
Identify high-risk or priority areas and help to develop targeted audit plans to provide focused oversight until risks are resolved
Monitor trends to identify recurring issues and areas of risk, providing early guidance to address potential compliance concerns before they escalate
Maintain strong working relationships with campus and corporate leaders to support open communication and issue resolution
Identify and support compliance champions at each campus, building on site ownership of compliance
Work with leaders to strengthen processes, documentation, and consistency, including recommending improvements to enhance compliance and quality outcomes
Share best practices to promote consistency across campuses and functions
Assist with research, preparation, and submission of regulatory applications that support strategic initiatives
Oversee maintenance and organization of documentation relating to regulatory submissions and approvals
Support campuses in preparing documentation for ACCSC On-Site Evaluations and other regulatory reviews
Complete on-going training and professional development activities to keep abreast of state and accreditation rules and standards
Other duties and special projects, as assigned

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option) plus access to virtual doctor’s visits
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401(k) Employer Match
Short- & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
Basic Life Insurance – Company Paid
12 Paid Holidays
Your Birthday off – Company Paid
2 weeks PTO – 1st yr.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Headspace membership – Company Paid
Marquee Health Well-Being Program – Company Paid
Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans