Director of Compliance and Risk Management
chicago state universityChicago, IL
$80,000 per year
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Director of Compliance and Risk Management
Position Information
Title: Director of Compliance and Risk Management
Salary Range: $80,000 Annual
Employee Class: Administrator
Department: Office of Compliance
Full-time/ Part-time: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40+Standard Work Week: Monday - Friday
Benefits:
This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University.
Job Summary:
The Director of Compliance & Risk Management serve as a key leader in supporting the institutional compliance and risk management functions at Chicago State University. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining compliance programs and training and managing institutional insurance portfolios and claims processes while supporting external audit deliverables.
Job Description:
- The Director of Compliance & Risk Management works collaboratively with university departments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, university policies, and best practices in higher education.1. University Compliance Programming
- Develop, implement, and maintain a robust institution-wide compliance program.
- Provide training and education to faculty, staff, and leadership on compliance-related matters.
- Maintain a compliance calendar to track and manage institutional deadlines.2. Mandatory Training Development and Oversight
- Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of a university-wide compliance with mandatory training completion (e.g., Cyber Security).Monitor participation and completion rates, following up with departments and units as needed.
- Strategize with department leads to develop initiatives to encourage mandatory training completion.3. Insurance Management and Claims Oversight
- Manage the university's insurance program, including property, liability, cyber, and professional liability policies.
- Coordinate insurance renewals, premium payments, and claims processing in collaboration with insurance brokers.
- Maintain insurance certificates and serve as a campus resource on insurance-related matters.
- Manage the university procurement process for ensuring timely processing and payment.
- Compile, develop and submit mandatory reporting including quarterly Bordereau report.
- Manage the submission of insurance claims on behalf of the university.4. External Audit Coordination
- Coordinate with the Chief Internal Auditor to identify, compile and submit audit required documentation and data requests.
- Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Student Affairs, and other departments to ensure accurate and complete audit responses.
- Monitor audit findings and support corrective action plans and implementation.5. Risk Management and Mitigation
- Assist in the development and implementation of risk management strategies aligned with institutional goals.
- Support crisis management and emergency response planning in coordination with campus safety teams.
- Advise university leadership on emerging compliance and risk issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Risk Management, or related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, audit, or risk management. Knowledge of federal and Illinois state laws and regulations applicable to public higher education institutions. Experience working with external auditors and managing insurance programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or JD. Experience in higher education compliance and risk management. Familiarity with Illinois public university governance structures and state audit processes. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or similar certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide clear guidance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance software tools. Additional Applicant Information Physical Requirement/ Demands: Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
Work Environment:
- General office work environment No adverse environmental conditions expected
- Posting Specific Questions
- Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).What is the highest level of education attained?
- GEDHigh School Diploma
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- Bachelors Degree
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