Director of Academic Compliance

Director Of Academic Compliance

The Director Of Academic Compliance reports to the Associate Vice President of Academic Compliance and leads the University's day-to-day efforts to ensure adherence to state higher education agency, state authorization, regulatory boards, and institutional and programmatic accreditation standards. This role coordinates accreditation, regulatory, supporting processes, leads research that informs strategic decision-making, and ensures operational readiness for program launch and implementation in partnership with the university marketing department. The Director of Academic Compliance collaborates with other functional leaders to execute the strategic priorities of the university.

This position serves as a supervisor for the academic compliance department and provides direct leadership and support to assigned personnel.

Requirements :

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Minimum of five-years of experience in Academic Compliance and / or Regulatory Affairs.
• Minimum of five-years of experience in a higher education environment.
• Prior experience in Academic Leadership.

Primary duties and responsibilities :

Lead and coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of accreditation and regulatory documentation for new programs, program revisions, and new campus or market expansions.

Conduct research to interpret and clarify regulatory and accreditation requirements and timelines across multiple states and program types.

Oversee day-to-day operational activities associated with new program or market implementation, including the facilitation of program launch and operational meetings, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal processes.

Provide input and recommendations to university leadership regarding the regulatory feasibility and timing of new programs and market expansions.

Supports mock visit strategy in timely manner to ensure visit readiness.

Supervise and provide guidance to assigned personnel including task delegation, coaching, and professional development.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

Physical requirements :

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.