Academic Compliance Officer

Student Compliance Manager Job DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity to join our organization as a Student Compliance Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all student-related policies, procedures, and operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements.Key Responsibilities:Compliance Management: Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards affecting student operations.Develop and Implement Compliance Policies: Develop, update, and implement student compliance policies, including privacy, safeguarding, academic integrity, and enrollment regulations.Conduct Internal Compliance Audits: Conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments related to student activities.Coordinate Institution-Wide Training: Coordinate institution-wide training on compliance requirements for staff, faculty, and student employees.Student Legal Affairs: Provide legal guidance on student contracts, enrollment agreements, waivers, and disciplinary procedures.Manage Student-Related Legal Issues: Manage student-related legal issues including grievances, misconduct cases, and appeals.Liaise with External Counsel: Liaise with external legal counsel when required.Ensure Policy Alignment: Ensure that student policies align with evolving legal standards and best practices.Student Conduct & Case Management: Oversee the student conduct process including investigations, hearings, sanctions, and reporting.Maintain Accurate Records: Maintain accurate and confidential case records.Solve Disputes: Support resolution of student complaints and disputes in accordance with institutional regulations.Regulatory Reporting & Documentation: Prepare required compliance and regulatory reports for government, accreditation bodies, and internal leadership.Maintain Up-to-Date Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation for audits and institutional reviews.Policy Development & Governance: Draft, review, and update student policies, codes of conduct, and compliance manuals.Facilitate Policy Training: Facilitate policy training and awareness sessions for students and staff.Work with Committees: Work with internal committees on continuous quality improvement and institutional governance.Risk Mitigation & Advisory: Identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.Advise Leadership: Advise leadership on emerging compliance issues impacting students.Support Crisis Planning: Support crisis management planning related to student safety and legal matters.Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, Public Policy, or related field required.15 Years of Experience: 15 years of experience in legal, compliance, or student affairs roles.Higher Education Experience: Experience within higher education, training organizations, or regulatory agencies is an advantage.Prior Experience: Prior experience handling student conduct, safeguarding, and policy management preferred.Skills & Competencies:Education Laws: Strong knowledge of education laws, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks.Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Document Interpretation: Ability to interpret legal documents and produce clear policy guidance.Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence; able to manage sensitive student cases professionally.Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with academic, legal, and administrative teams.Key Attributes:Integrity: Integrity and sound judgmentConfidentiality: Confidentiality and professionalismProactivity: Proactive and solutions-orientedLeadership: Strong ethical leadershipCommitment: Commitment to student welfare and institutional complianceWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package to the right candidate. If you are a motivated individual who is passionate about ensuring compliance and supporting students, please submit your application.