Chief Compliance Officer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective, risk-based university compliance program
• Lead the coordination of compliance efforts across academic, administrative, and research units
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations including FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, HIPAA, NCAA, and ADA
• Partner with university stakeholders to assess and manage institutional compliance risk
• Develop and deliver regular compliance training and education to faculty, staff, and students
• Oversee and coordinate internal investigations into reports of non-compliance or misconduct
• Lead the creation and revision of university-wide compliance-related policies and procedures
• Serve as a liaison with external agencies on compliance matters and audits

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree in law, compliance, public policy, or higher education administration
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles
• Deep knowledge of laws and regulations affecting higher education institutions
• Proficiency with compliance tracking tools and systems
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and ethical judgment skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a university general counsel’s office or a comparable complex environment

About the Company

Located in the vibrant University Heights district of downtown Newark, NJ, NJIT is one of the nation’s leading public polytechnic universities. With an enrollment of over 11,000 students, NJIT offers small-campus intimacy with the resources of a major public research university, preparing students to be leaders in the technology-dependent economy of the 21st century.