Senior Manager – School Compliance

Senior Manager – School Compliance

Requirements

• 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 initiatives—including 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.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as higher education administration, public policy, law, or a field offered by the assigned school.
• 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 compliance-related matters.
• Experience engaging with state licensing boards, accrediting bodies, or regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• 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 school’s 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 state-specific student complaint resolution processes.
• Advises the school on compliance strategies, accreditation trends, and regulatory risks affecting current and future programming.
• Manages state-specific regulatory approvals, working closely with licensing boards and accrediting bodies.
• Provides compliance-related 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 compliance-related 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 compliance-related issues and advocate for regulatory considerations.
• Assists with accreditation reviews, reporting, and regulatory audits, preparing documentation as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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).