Chief Campus Compliance Officer

Chief Campus Compliance Officer - 24000000D8 

Description

 

General Description:

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) seeks an outstanding individual with exceptional strategic, operational, and interpersonal capabilities to join the campus’ leadership team as the Chief Campus Compliance Officer (CCCO). The CCCO reports jointly to the Chancellor of UTK and the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer for the University of Tennessee System (UT System) and leads the development, implementation, operation, and oversight of a university-wide compliance and ethics program to ensure the university’s adherence to the legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations imposed by all levels of government and other oversight agencies. 

UTK created Campus Compliance Services to provide support, coordination, and assistance to UTK units supporting university-wide efforts to comply with federal, state, and local laws as well as internal policies and external organization policies, while encouraging the highest ethical standards of conduct for those who represent the University and act on its behalf. While the primary responsibilities for compliance remain in the individual units of the campus, the CCCO works closely and collaboratively with each unit to strengthen existing compliance practices, such as reporting, the establishment of policies and procedures, training, and taking corrective actions as necessary. In addition, the CCCO directly manages the compliance functions housed within Campus Compliance Services, including the Office of Investigations and Resolution.

 

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Leads Campus Compliance Management

The CCCO will establish, maintain, and promote an effective, comprehensive, coordinated compliance program designed to prevent, monitor, detect, and respond to non-compliance with the policies of UTK and the UT System Administration (UTSA), and recommend corrective actions to fully meet legal and regulatory requirements. The Campus Compliance Offices operates in a highly decentralized environment, requiring the CCCO to provide overall strategic oversight and coordination of UTK’s compliance efforts and deliver high-level oversight of efforts of existing office, division, college, and departmental/unit compliance programs. The CCCO is accountable for promoting and supporting a working environment that reflects UTK’s commitment to maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethical standards in the conduct of its operations. 

Represents Campus/System/Community Relations

The CCCO serves as UTK’s chief campus representative and advocate for excellence in compliance functions. The position ensures that standards, procedures, and other information regarding the compliance program are communicated in a clear and practical manner to all members of the campus community; identifies compliance issues and brings them to the attention of the appropriate compliance liaisons and, when necessary, university leadership.  The CCCO maintains a high degree of interaction with campus compliance committees, senior management, faculty, staff, and/or government agency officials, acts as a liaison between UTK and the Audit and Compliance unit of the UTSA, and collaborates and communicates with the Office of the General Counsel to identify and address legal risks associated with compliance activity.

Manages Compliance Unit

The CCCO is expected to build and maintain a professional staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, competencies, and professional certifications relating to compliance. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of higher education-related compliance functions; research and analyze policy concepts, complex policy issues, possible legal implications (in coordination with the Office of the General Counsel and A&C), and the impact of proposed policies and policy revisions on key areas of the institution.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Innovative leader with experience in building, mentoring, and managing efficient, high-performing teams.
• Possess a strong moral compass, high integrity, and deeply ethical standards.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, analytical, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Decisive leader who exercises good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Experience formulating, modifying, and implementing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance systems and controls; experience conducting and overseeing compliance reviews, and designing processes for high-risk compliance issues and institutional compliance gaps.
• Experience managing sensitive information.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
• Experience in the strategic planning process including serving as a catalyst for organizational change, cultivating a shared vision with others, and motivating others to transfer vision into action. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Juris Doctor (JD), or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Successful experience leading and managing day-to-day operations in a large, complex, and highly decentralized setting.
• Deep knowledge of higher education practices, regulations, compliance, and accrediting agencies.
• Familiarity with government and industry sponsored research.

Based in Knoxville, the position offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefit package. For additional information or nominations, please contact Brooke Swart, Executive Recruiter, ([email protected] ).  Review of applications begins immediately. Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application. References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate.

 

Job
  Executive/Administrative 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Campus Compliance Services 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Mar 27, 2024, 8:30:22 AM