Director of Compliance

Position Summary:

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a Director of Compliance. The Director of Compliance directs compliance policy creation, decision-making, and a compliance program, and acts as the compliance lead for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The Director responds to auditors on internal compliance audits to ensure compliance with institutional policies and/or laws and regulations and coordinates with other compliance programs to ensure efficiency and serves as the primary point of contact for senior leadership on compliance matters for the university.

This is a 60% FTE/24 hours per week position. This role is eligible for paid leave and benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Compliance Responsiblities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance program structure for the University with clear policies and procedures.
• Provide direct oversight of and responsibility for institution-wide compliance programs.
• Identify the legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations that govern the University and promote compliance with these obligations through effective training, documentation, and communication.
• Assist key policy owners with the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage or address compliance issues, in collaboration with faculty and staff governance bodies.
• Communicate standards, policies, and procedures with designated stakeholders and validate awareness of applicable rules and expectations.
• Conduct compliance reviews, upon request, in coordination with the General Counsel, Internal Audit, and other appropriate University units.
• Manage the Outside Activities Reports and Statement of Economic Interests for the institution.
• Provide oversight for the Youth Program Coordinator and Risk Management Office
• Responsible for the Office of Compliance budget.

Legal Liaison:

• Act as legal liaison between campus and Universities of Wisconsin Office of General Counsel
• Prepare timely responses to requests for data or documents for legal issues by the Office of General Counsel
• Provide advice and recommendations to senior university leadership on legal, regulatory, audit and compliance related matters
• Direct strategic planning initiatives and create unit objectives and goals to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations
• Develop operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives
• Serve as the unit liaison to institutional and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and represents the interests of the unit
• Develop and audit the unit budget and compliance reports in accordance with established rules and regulations
• Direct the development of programs in the areas of administration, course development and management, policy development, and staff supervision

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years' experience in a compliance related position.
• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in law, finance, business or related field
• Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations within higher education
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent analytical skills

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal, applications due by: May 12, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Additional documents as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.