Chief Compliance Executive

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100005 Ofc Exec VP Admin & Finance

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 121

Compensation Range:

$205,245.00 - $328,392.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The Chief Compliance Executive for Academic and Central Administration (CCE) serves as a senior leader and key member of the University’s executive team, responsible for overseeing and leading all aspects of the University’s compliance program for academic and central administrative functions. The CCE is a trusted advisor to senior leadership as well as the president, and the University’s Board of Trustees on matters related to compliance, ensuring that the institution’s operations, programs, and activities align with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies. The CCE will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive compliance strategy that supports the University's mission, values, and strategic goals, to include working collaboratively with and coordinating compliance management among the University’s existing compliance programs, including the URMC Office of Integrity and Compliance and the Office of Research Compliance. In this role, the CCE will develop and manage the University’s Academic and Central Administration Compliance Office, fostering a culture of compliance across the University community, and ensuring that employees, students, faculty, and contractors, understand and adhere to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. The CCE will build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with senior management and internal stakeholders, helping to identify compliance risks and drive solutions to mitigate those risks effectively.
This position reports directly to the University’s Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance, CFO and Treasurer, with a close working relationship with the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Chief Compliance Officer of the Medical Center, the Director of Research Compliance and senior leadership across various university departments.

Essential Functions:

Compliance Program Leadership: 

• Oversee the development, implementation, and operation of a robust and effective University compliance program, ensuring alignment with University objectives, mission, and values effectively and efficiently.
• Provide direct access to senior leadership and act as the primary advisor on compliance-related matters.

Risk Identification and Management:

• In partnership with University Audit and Risk Assessment
• Department, Identify, assess, and prioritize compliance risks across the University’s operations, including academic, research, student services, athletics, and financial management.
• Develop and execute an annual compliance work plan that addresses the most significant
• risk areas. Ensure the program includes systems for detecting, preventing, and, in consultation with the General Counsel, responding to potential violations of law or university policy.

Compliance Education and Training:

• Work with departments across the University to create, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance training program that educates faculty, staff, students, and affiliates on relevant compliance issues and regulations, which may include ensuring operation of effective compliance programs outside of their supervision, including programs to address anti-corruption, research ethics, privacy laws, and financial aid compliance.

Compliance Investigations and Reporting:

• Oversee the investigation of reported compliance concerns and violations not otherwise assigned to other offices.
• Ensure timely, thorough, and transparent investigations within their scope of responsibility into potential non-complia