Senior Manager, School Compliance
Senior Manager, School Compliance
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$ 81900 - 135200
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competencybased degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of studentfocused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
- Supports the development and execution of compliance strategies to meet accreditation state authorization and licensure requirements.
- Monitors changes in state and federal regulations assessing their impact on the schools programs and advising leadership accordingly.
- Assists with the submission and maintenance of required approvals to operate in all U.S. jurisdictions.
- Ensures compliance with professional licensure disclosure requirements Title IV regulations and statespecific student complaint resolution processes.
- Advises the school on compliance strategies accreditation trends and regulatory risks affecting current and future programming.
- Manages statespecific regulatory approvals working closely with licensing boards and accrediting bodies.
- Provides compliancerelated support for new program development and expansion ensuring necessary approvals are secured.
- Supervises compliance advisors and analysts ensuring effective management of state authorization and licensure processes.
- Maintains documentation tracking systems and reporting structures to support compliance efforts.
- Oversees compliancerelated communications to internal and external stakeholders.
- Develops training and resources to educate faculty and staff on regulatory requirements.
- Collaborates with government relations personnel to address regulatory changes impacting the school.
- Engages with state licensing boards and accrediting agencies to resolve compliancerelated issues and advocate for regulatory considerations.
- Assists with accreditation reviews reporting and regulatory audits preparing documentation as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Deep knowledge of higher education compliance regulations including state authorization board approvals accreditation and professional licensure requirements.
- Strong ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory policies across multiple jurisdictions and academic settings.
- Experience leading compliance initiativesincluding state approvals accreditation processes programmatic licensing and institutional reporting.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple regulatory projects approvals and compliance requirements simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory information into clear guidance for faculty administrators and leadership.
- Ability to engage and train faculty staff and leadership on compliance best practices regulatory expectations and accreditation requirements.
- Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams SharePoint Office 365) and compliance tracking systems.
Education
- Masters degree in a relevant field such as higher education administration public policy law or a field offered by the assigned school.
Experience
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance accreditation or higher education policy at the institutional state national accreditor or federal level.
- Experience managing state approvals accreditation processes and professional licensure compliance.
- Strong knowledge of higher education regulations state authorization and institutional or programmatic accreditation requirements.
- Experience advising faculty leadership and administrators on compliancerelated matters.
- Experience engaging with state licensing boards accrediting bodies or regulatory agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in higher education administration public policy law or a field offered by the assigned school.
- Experience managing the pursuit of initial or reaffirmation of programmatic accreditation from multiple accreditors.
- Experience in shaping regulatory policy or legislative compliance strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience leading or participating in accreditation site reviews or quality assurance evaluations (e.g. Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award accreditation evaluator).
- Experience leading compliance teams and implementing regulatory processes.
- Relevant current or prior licensure/certification in a field offered by the assigned school (if applicable).
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Position & Application Details
FullTime Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a fulltime regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not allinclusive.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
