Director of Compliance and Ethics
Director of Compliance and Ethics
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$ 125000 - 175000
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Job Description
Job Description
The Director of Compliance and Ethics is responsible for overseeing and advancing Virginia Techs institutional compliance and ethics program. Reporting to the Vice President for Audit Risk and Compliance and Chief Risk Officer the Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of compliance initiatives across the university. The Director serves as a key advisor and liaison to senior university leadership and works collaboratively with various departments to promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior across the institution.
The role requires a proactive riskbased approach to identify compliance priorities facilitate ethical decisionmaking and strengthen a culture of integrity transparency and accountability across the university. Operating in a decentralized researchintensive environment the Director partners with compliance risk owners and university stakeholders to ensure effective oversight education communication and mitigation strategies related to regulatory and institutional compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy:
Provide leadership and daytoday management of the universitys enterprisewide compliance and ethics program.
Maintain deep knowledge of the evolving regulatory landscape and higher education compliance trends.
Contribute to strategic planning within the Office of Audit Risk and Compliance and universitywide compliance governance structures.
Serve as a resource and advisor to compliance risk owners and decentralized units offering practical guidance and solutions.
Compliance and Ethics Program:
Work collaboratively with compliance partners and with all levels of university management to coordinate risk compliance and ethics activities accomplish program objectives identify educational gaps and facilitate mitigation of identified risks.
Coordinate universitywide compliance risk assessments to identify prioritize and mitigate areas of potential vulnerability.
Monitor institutional risks of noncompliance and partner with departments to develop responsive mitigation and improvement plans.
Develop and implement initiatives that integrate the universitys core values into a culture of ethical behavior and compliance.
Serve as the universitys primary point of contact for the Hokie Hotline and coordinate investigations and followup actions for compliancerelated reports.
Collaboration and Policy:
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with institutional leadership internal audit enterprise risk management general counsel and other compliance stakeholders.
Support and coordinate compliancerelated committees and working groups.
Assist in the development and evaluation of universitywide policies to ensure alignment with applicable laws and standards.
Training and Education:
Provide guidance advice and training and educational programs to raise awareness of compliance risks and promote ethical conduct.
Institute and maintain an effective compliance communications strategy promoting awareness of university policy and regulatory requirements relevant to the university and encourage reporting of suspected noncompliance.
Encourage a culture of openness feedback and continuous learning through accessible resources and engagement initiatives.
Reporting:
Prepare timely reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Compliance Audit and Risk Committee regarding compliance initiatives risks and institutional progress.
Communicates regularly with the Vice President for Audit Risk and Compliance and Chief Risk Officer and other key stakeholders (as needed) regarding the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related field or a bachelors degree with significant related experience.
Extensive experience in compliance ethics risk management or a related field ideally in a complex decentralized organization.
Strong understanding of compliance risks laws and regulatory frameworks applicable to higher education.
Demonstrated leadership in managing crossfunctional teams and largescale initiatives.
Proven ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion sound judgment and integrity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences including senior leadership and boards.
Experience developing datainformed reports and actionable recommendations.
Commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (JD) or comparable legal/regulatory training.
Experience in higher education healthcare or notforprofit sectors.
Familiarity with regulations including FERPA Title IX ADA Clery Act research compliance privacy financial aid environmental health and safety and employment law.
Experience with compliance selfassessments.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Proficiency with compliance technology and data visualization tools.
Relevant certifications (e.g. CCEP CRCMP or similar).
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary range of $125000 $175000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
5/7/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Zach LaCroix at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
