Executive Director, Compliance Job

Leads Cleveland State University (CSU) compliance program, assuring adherence to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and CSU policies, standards, and procedures. Promotes an institutional culture of integrity and ethical decision-making set by the Board of Trustees. Oversees the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) and NCAA compliance. Responds to regulatory inquiries and serves as the chair of the Institutional Compliance Committee. Provides strategic vision, goals, and compliance objectives that effectively manage and mitigate risks. Works with others to proactively identify risks and develops and implements strategies, programs, and procedures to mitigate risks. Aids in disaster recovery, loss prevention, and emergency action plans. Provides training and serves on various committees. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Excellent interpersonal skills and have a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player, in addition to being highly organized, self-directed, and forward-thinking.
Ability to effectively engage with team members when issues arise to ensure appropriate communication and develop effective resolution plans.
Ability to manage, motivate and lead a team of professionals.
Ability to innovate and demonstrate new and progressive growth, while ensuring full commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Ability to live CSU’s mission and vision and inspire others in working together to achieve strategic goals and objectives. Ability to have an executive vision, including the ability to articulate the vision, create a strategy behind the vision and be able to align a team in achieving that vision.
Skilled in developing and managing budgets.
Ability to be highly effective in all aspects of crisis management, including the ability to work collaboratively with others in managing crises.
Ability to identify and analyze complex compliance issues pertinent to higher education.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Flex Time, Casual Dress, Company Cafeteria

CSU is located in the heart of downtown Cleveland and has been operating for over 50 years. Our mission is to empower students, create knowledge, engage communities, and shape our world. We strive to be a nationally recognized and student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities