Senior Manager, Compliance

Description

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Senior Manager, Compliance

The Senior Manager, Compliance, is responsible for ensuring the institution’s adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations required of recipients of federal funds. These regulations include general areas related to Title IV financial aid processing, consumer information transparency, compliance and regulatory internal controls, and adherence to state laws and other regulatory requirements. This position plays a crucial role in operationalizing compliance efforts and fostering a culture of integrity across the institution. This role is central to maintaining the institution’s eligibility to operate within various state and federal frameworks, including securing and managing state authorizations and meeting HEA reporting requirements.

E S S E N T I A L   J O B   F U N C T I O N S / D U T I E S

Financial Aid Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay up to date with   changes in financial aid regulations and proactively assess their impact on   institutional practices.
• Interpret and communicate   relevant FSA compliance requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement   policies and procedures for financial aid compliance, in collaboration with   relevant departments.
• Conduct periodic   evaluations of Westcliff’s compliance with federal and Title IV laws and   regulations.
• Assist in the preparation   for audits and reviews related to financial aid, reporting, and other   regulatory matters.

Internal Controls, Compliance and Reporting:

• Prepare and submit regular   reports on compliance status to senior management, including segregations   testing and remediation, and adherence versus policy
• Investigate and address any   compliance and operational issues that may arise, working collaboratively   with other departments to find solutions

State Authorization and Compliance:

• Lead the efforts to apply   for, secure, and maintain state authorizations for the institution to operate   in various states, ensuring the institution remains compliant with   state-level regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and ensure the   completion of required filings and applications with state higher education   boards.
• Conduct periodic reviews of   student enrollments and processes for enrollment to identify legal authority   risk.

Consumer Information Transparency:

• Oversee the timely and   accurate disclosure of consumer information, as required by federal and state   law.
• Complete Annual Security Report   and oversee compliance with adherence to Clery Act requirements.
• Review required reports and   ensure proper delivery of required disclosures, including but not limited to:   Annual Notice to Enrolled Students, Clery Act Safety Disclosures, DFSCA   Disclosures, and financial aid related student disclosures.
• Identify and remedy   inconsistencies in presentation of relevant consumer information on website,   in catalog, and embedded in institutional business processes.
• Communicate with relevant   stakeholders about discrepant statements or processes.

Operationalizing Compliance Across the  Institution:

• Work closely with   institutional leadership to embed compliance into day-to-day operations,   particularly within the financial aid, finance, registrar, and admissions   departments.
• Collaborate with legal and   regulatory teams to develop and update policies and procedures.
• Provide training and   guidance to staff across departments to ensure understanding and adherence to   compliance requirements and updates to policies or procedures that impact   compliance.
• Develop and implement   processes and tools to track, measure, and report compliance performance.
• Maintain and publicize the   compliance calendar to provide appropriate oversight and control of   compliance activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships   with relevant regulatory bodies

Supervision and Mentorship:

• Supervise and mentor   Compliance Specialists, providing guidance on tasks, professional   development, and compliance knowledge.
• Ensure the compliance team’s   responsibilities are aligned with the overall compliance strategy and that   they receive appropriate training and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive experience in compliance or similar position.
• Experience in higher education is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations related to higher education, particularly in financial aid, state authorization, and consumer information.
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Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer