Academic Compliance Specialist Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Academic Compliance Specialist Herzing University medical insurance, 401(k), remote work United States, Louisiana, Metairie 3900 North Causeway Boulevard (Show on map) Jun 20, 2025
Description To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States. If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency), please click here to log in to UKG and then navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process. We offer a comprehensive medical insurance benefits, excellent education assistance programs, 401K match and employee assistance program. Click Here to learn more about careers at Herzing University. The responsibilities of the Academic Compliance Specialists fall within six categories: State Regulatory Reporting and Compliance
State Authorization
Academic Operational Audit and Compliance and Revised Program Applications and Implementation
Programmatic Accreditation Reporting and Compliance
Compliance Process, Communication and Documentation This role nteracts with constituents at all levels of the University as well as with external regulatory partners to assure ongoing compliance. Develop of standard processes and documentation that supports those processes will be a primary responsibility. The role will be responsible for collaboration with the System Division Chairs on the development of standard regulatory submission templates, working with the Data Analytics/Compliance team to define reporting requirements for third party regulators, and with the Academic Operations Leadership team on the development of audit checklists and timeframes.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, related field, or equivalent experience, Master’s degree preferred
Two years of experience working in higher education
Prior experience interacting with post-secondary education regulatory bodies
Five years of experience engaged post-secondary education compliance preferred
Prior experience in the development and submission of applications to post-secondary regulatory bodies preferred
Education or experience in report writing preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

State Regulatory Reporting and Compliance
State Authorization
Academic Operational Audit and Compliance and Revised Program Applications and Implementation
Programmatic Accreditation Reporting and Compliance
Compliance Process, Communication and Documentation Physical and Other Requirements Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Ability to move about readily and rapidly, if necessary, around campus, classrooms, clinical settings, etc., to access classrooms, desks, students, office machinery, clinics, patients, etc.
Constantly communicates using the spoken word with students, faculty, staff and colleagues
Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess
Operate equipment specific to programmatic track, personal computer, audio-visual equipment, clinical equipment, etc.
Travel to off-site meetings, conferences, or campus visits as needed, up to 30% Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. It is the university’s practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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