Ethics & Compliance Director

Ethics & Compliance Director - 991846

Job Number: 505770
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Compliance Officer
Categories: Administrative / Office Support

About Us:

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

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Job Title:

Ethics & Compliance Director - 991846

Location:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:

Full Time with Full Benefits

Job Category:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:

Annually

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides regular updates and presentation materials for inclusion in reports for university leadership, and the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees.
2. Assists with the day-to-day management of the University Compliance Program.
3. Assists with the creation and maintenance of an effective compliance education and communication program for the university, including promoting use of the Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline System, and awareness of the Employee Code of Ethical Conduct.
4. Assists with the continuous improvement of the University Compliance Program involving the compliance partners/high-risk compliance areas across the university, including participation in program self-assessments and external reviews.
5. Monitors and triages allegations of non-compliance and maintains compliance records of the Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline System, and prepares reports which include corrective actions if deemed necessary, and recommendations of mitigation of future risks, as appropriate.
6. Assists university leadership of the compliance partners/designated high-risk compliance areas with the development of internal policies and procedures.
7. Assists with the design and documentation of high-risk compliance area risk assessments and internal controls to support compliance policies related to compliance concerns.
8. Coordinates with university leadership, the Vice President for Compliance and legal counsel, as applicable, regarding the proper reporting of confirmed compliance violations.
9. Assists with the development and implementation of a multi-year strategic program and a corresponding set of strategic goals.
10. Assist and facilitate with the non-technical oversight, development and maintenance of the university’s policy and procedure creation and approval process within the university-wide policy repository by partnering with policy owners.
11. Conduct periodic internal compliance risk assessments within the high-risk compliance areas.
12. Assists leadership of the compliance partners/designated high-risk compliance areas facilitate risk mitigation through policy development, process improvement, and education.
13. Participates in special projects as assigned.
14. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge and understanding of university policies and procedures and the regulatory environment in which they operate.
2. Highly effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior administration, faculty, staff, and students.
3. Experience with tools/systems that support major compliance areas such as: basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, case management systems and Excel.
4. English Language - General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
5. Experience using and applying process improvement best practices/techniques.

1. Active Listening - Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
3. Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
4. Speaking - Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
5. Judgment and Decision Making - Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
6. Reading Comprehension - Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
7. Social Perceptiveness - Proficient skills in being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
8. Systems Evaluation - Proficient skills in identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
9. Writing - Proficient skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
10. Excellent project management skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
11. Experience with tools/systems that support major compliance areas such as: basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and case management systems.
12. Demonstrates success in training and educating a range of stakeholders in a university and/or healthcare setting.

1. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
2. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
3. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
4. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion.

1. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
2. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
3. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
4. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
5. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Job Requirements:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Have or obtain within one year of hire:

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

Five (5) or more years of related experience with a thorough understanding of strategic or project management, development organization skill especially in designing, planning, and implementing institutional programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor Degree.
2. Experience in higher education or academic medical center setting.
3. Experience in elements of effective compliance programs.
4. Experience in a communication and/or training role.

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Background Screening Required?

No

Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

Advertised: Aug 08, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 08, 2024 Eastern Standard Time