Assistant Director, Compliance

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and at least two years of experience in appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Youth Compliance Program Oversight

• Enhance and oversee the university’s youth compliance program for all university-affiliated programs and events involving minors
• Draft policies, procedures, and guidance related to youth compliance and protection
• Collaborate with the University Athletic Association, UF IFAS 4-H, Student Affairs, Housing, UF Health, Business Affairs and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university youth protection requirements
• Enhance the monitoring program for youth compliance activities
• Conduct education and outreach activities, including site visits, maintaining the youth compliance website, and providing virtual and in-person training

Subject-Matter Expertise and Other Duties:

• Monitor the regulatory landscape within higher education compliance and ethics and continuously expand subject-matter expertise
• Participate in relevant compliance and ethics organizations, including attending meetings and conferences, participating in work groups, engaging in speaking opportunities, or performing other related activities

Compliance and Ethics Program Support:

• Provide regular updates and presentation materials to the CCO and Director for inclusion in reports for university leadership, the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Governors
• Develop internal policies and procedures, and partner with other units in the development of institutional policies and procedures
• Facilitate continuous improvement of the institutional compliance program, including participation in regular program self-assessment and external reviews
• Evaluate emerging compliance trends and make recommendations to the Director for implementing best practices to support the continuous improvement of the university’s program
• All other duties as assigned by the CCO or Director

$82,000-$92,000

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and at least two years of experience in appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or must be earned within one year of employment
• Experience working with the Department of Children and Families (DCF)
• In-depth experience in child safety or child welfare
• Compliance or legal experience within an institution of higher education or an academic medical center
• Strong organizational, communication, strategic planning, and project management skills
• Extensive knowledge of compliance principles, terminology, and regulatory requirements that impact universities and academic medical centers
• A proven record of excellence in customer service, integrity, teamwork, and collaboration
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into understandable and meaningful terms within the context of higher education
• Computing skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and basic website maintenance.
• Demonstrated strong writing and proofreading skills, producing final work products that are polished and ready for publication.

Applicants must submit resume, cover letter, and at least 3 professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.