Chief Compliance Officer

Howard University

Washington, DC, US
Base: $240,000 - $260,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
10 years professional audit experience
Leadership in higher education or research
In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks
The Chief Compliance Officer serves as the primary leader for the university's compliance program, promoting honesty, integrity, and adherence to all internal policies and external regulations

Job Summary

  • The Chief Compliance Officer serves as the primary leader for the university's compliance program, promoting honesty, integrity, and adherence to all internal policies and external regulations.
  • This role reports directly to the Office of the President and the Board of Trustees while overseeing compliance divisions across Howard University, Health Sciences, and the Hospital.
  • Candidates must possess a minimum of 10 years of leadership audit experience and hold an active Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) certification.

Matching Summary

The Chief Compliance Officer serves as the primary leader for the university's compliance program, promoting honesty, integrity, and adherence to all internal policies and external regulations.

Salary

Base: $240,000 - $260,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 403(b) match, PTO, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years professional audit experience
  • Leadership in higher education or research
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks
  • Experience with large public university systems
  • Ability to build and train audit teams

Nice-to-have

  • Operational analysis and quality improvement
  • Active participation in professional organizations
  • Understanding of academic health care center operations
  • Strong conflict of interest advisory skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of professional audit experience in leadership
  • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) certification required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks for academic institutions
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional university operations

Work Rights

Not specified

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