Chief Compliance Officer (Compliance Officer Lead)

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Chief Compliance Officer (Compliance Officer Lead) LOGAN , Utah Apply Now Chief Compliance Officer (Compliance Officer Lead) Requisition ID: 2024-7511 of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-LoganCategory: OtherPosition Type: Benefited Full-TimeJob Classification: ExemptCollege: Legal AffairsDepartment: Vice President-Legal AffairsAdvertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits OverviewThe Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) (Compliance Officer Lead) provides administration, vision, strategic direction, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive and cohesive compliance and ethics program at Utah State University (USU). The CCO leads the Office of University Ethics and Compliance (UEC) within USU's Legal Affairs and reports directly to the Vice President of Legal Affairs. The CCO informs and advises the USU Board of Trustees Audit, Risk, Compliance Committee and implements this committee's recommendations regarding university compliance and ethics efforts. The CCO provides oversight and coordination of campus compliance officers and stakeholders to ensure implementation and maintenance of effective compliance systems. The CCO assists senior leadership, mid-level management, and staff to advance a university-wide culture of legal compliance and ethical conduct. The CCO monitors international, federal, and state regulations and works with USU administrators to advise, clarify, and identify actions that ensure compliance within an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The CCO is responsible for formulation, implementation, and maintenance of compliance-related policies and procedures, and coordinates reporting of non-compliance, as required under state and federal laws. This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah. Responsibilities Provide oversight of USUs compliance governance structure, including coordinating with, inter alia, Athletics, Human Resources, Research, Privacy, Information Technology and Security, Legal Affairs, Purchasing and other units. Provide vision, strategies, plans, and management of university-wide compliance efforts. Develop USUs compliance program that supports and guides to compliance owners and partners throughout USU so that the compliance program is well-designed, applied earnestly, and empowered appropriately. Coordinate internal reporting structures to optimize USUs receipt of actionable reports of misconduct and non-compliance. Refer issues to appropriate functions for investigation and resolution by authorized individuals. Prepare and maintain a five-year plan that sets strategies and objectives for the compliance program and review the plan regularly to assess and mitigate risks. Engage with senior leadership, management, and staff to create policies and procedures that advance emerging initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Work with all levels of USU administration to develop and maintain durable internal controls that advance compliance. Develop and maintain training and education programs on relevant ethics and compliance issues and systems. Promote activities that foster awareness of compliance and ethics issues within USU. Support inquiries and investigations to ensure... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination). #J-18808-Ljbffr