Chief Compliance Officer

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At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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This position serves as the Chief Compliance Officer, overseeing the university’s compliance program, that promotes honesty, integrity and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. The Chief Compliance Officer requires extensive experience in Compliance to effectively promote a culture of integrity, advise leadership and navigate complex University operations.

The institutional Compliance Program reinforces the University’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and responsibility, providing independent and objective oversight of the University's compliance program to ensure that the University is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as University policies.

The Chief Compliance Officer will report directly to Howard University’s Office of President and to the Board of Trustees.

The Chief Compliance Officer will have direct supervisory oversight of the Compliance divisions across the enterprise to include Howard University, Howard University Health Sciences and Howard University Hospital.

• Leads the enterprise-wide Compliance program in accordance with the 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program as promulgated by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines by promoting and managing the University's Code of Ethical Conduct, maintaining and managing the Howard University Compliance hotline and other reporting channels facilitating and overseeing campus compliance committees, advising on conflict of interest issues and leading compliance training efforts across the enterprise.
• Serves as liaison to the Audit and Legal Committee of Howard University’s Board of Trustees, and reporting to the committee during scheduled or ad hoc meetings to keep the Board apprised of present and emerging audit and compliance issues.
• Responsible for all administrative and leadership functions for the Office of Audit and Compliance, including hiring, supervision, and other personnel decisions; managing the departmental budget and resources effectively and efficiently; maintaining a professional audit, compliance, and Title IX staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the requirements of internal and external directives; and overseeing departmental strategic planning.

• A minimum of 10 years of professional audit experience in a leadership position(s) preferably in higher education and research.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to academic and research institutions is necessary and a high degree of competency in investigative processes and an understanding and ability for collaborative engagement within the cross‑functional University operations.
• Active participation in professional organizations in a leadership role, speaking, writing articles, or active committee participation.
• Experience in building, training, and developing strong audit teams of five or more professional staff.
• Experience in operational/program analysis, quality improvement, and efficiency and effectiveness reviews is a plus. Experience with a large public university system and an understanding of a university environment and its unique characteristics.
• Knowledge of the operation of a large university system, a four‑year university campus…