Director of Compliance and Contract Management

Lesley University • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Lesley University is seeking a Director of Compliance and Contract Management. Reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel, the Director of Compliance and Contract Management (Director) coordinates the university’s compliance and contract management programs. In this capacity, the Director ensures the university’s compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements related to university operations, including academic programs in all modalities. Compliance activities include conducting internal investigations from time to time, such as investigating harassment or discrimination allegations under the EO/Title IX/ADA Coordinator or General Counsel, and investigating law or university policy violations under the Chief HR Officer, Associate VP for HR, or General Counsel. Compliance areas include DOE, IRS, approving and accrediting agencies, mandated reporters, research grants, IRB, NCAA, student accounts and student financial aid, real estate, privacy laws, and other areas. The Director coordinates activities related to compliance with campus partners to mitigate compliance risks and execute contract review and approval on behalf of the university.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or JD preferred.
• Minimum of two to five years of compliance experience in an academic or complex compliance environment.
• Working knowledge of FERPA, harassment and discrimination laws, Clery Act, NCAA, financial aid, conflicts of interest, and research compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and situations with sound judgment.
• Excellence in project management and collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and convey information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the university’s compliance and contract management programs.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Conduct internal investigations related to harassment, discrimination, and policy violations.
• Coordinate compliance activities with campus partners.
• Execute contract review and approval on behalf of the university.

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Significant paid time off.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Tuition programs for employees and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree