Compliance Officer (Remote)

Title: Academic Compliance Officer

Department: Academic Affairs

Reports To: Vice President | Head Academic Quality Assurance

Summary:

Academic Compliance Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the College adheres to all

accreditation standards and regulations. This position is responsible for developing and

implementing a comprehensive compliance program for academic programs, focusing on

curriculum development, branch campus selection, program delivery and assessment

standardisation, with overall responsibility of developing, implementing, and monitoring a

comprehensive compliance program across various campus.

Major Responsibilities:

● Curriculum Development and Review:

○ Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to develop and review new

program curricula, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and learning

outcomes.

○ Conduct thorough curriculum reviews for existing programs to identify areas for

improvement and ensure continued compliance.

○ Develop and maintain templates and guidelines for curriculum development.

● Branch Campus Selection:

○ Create a comprehensive checklist outlining key criteria for selecting new branch

campus locations.

○ Assist with the evaluation of potential branch campuses based on the established

checklist.

○ Ensure compliance with all accreditation regulations and state/federal laws

regarding branch campus operations.

● Program Delivery and Assessment Standardization:

○ Lead the development of standardised processes and tools for delivering

academic programs across all campuses.

○ Oversee the implementation of standardised assessment methods for program

effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

○ Conduct training sessions for faculty and staff on standardised program delivery

and assessment procedures.

● Compliance Activities:

○ Stay current on all relevant accreditation standards and regulations, including

federal and state laws governing higher education.

○ Conduct regular audits and reviews of academic programs to identify and

address any compliance issues.

○ Prepare reports and presentations on compliance activities for the Dean of

Academic Affairs and other stakeholders.

○ Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance resource library for faculty

and staff.

● Additional Responsibilities:

○ Collaborate with other departments, such as IT, Admissions, and Student

Services, to ensure compliance across all aspects of the academic experience.

○ Serve as a resource for faculty and staff on compliance issues related to

academic programs.

○ Stay abreast of emerging trends in higher education compliance and recommend

necessary adaptations to internal policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

● Doctorate degree in Education management, Higher Education Administration, or a

related field.

● Minimum of 5 years of experience in a higher education setting, preferably with

experience in academic affairs or compliance.

● Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards and regulations.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Excellent project management and organizational skills.

● Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs.