Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer serves as the University's leader for risk management and compliance, providing strategic direction and oversight for institution wide risk programs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer develops and maintains an integrated framework to identify, assess, and address risks across University operations. The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer promotes adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and University policies while fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct. The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer works with University leadership and internal stakeholders to evaluate strategic, operational, reputational, and compliance risks and to advance effective mitigation strategies that strengthen institutional resilience. The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer works with University leadership and internal stakeholders to evaluate strategic, operational, reputational, and compliance risks and to advance effective mitigation strategies that strengthen institutional resilience. The role also presents risk analyses and compliance updates to senior leadership and participates in meetings of the Board's Audit and Risk Committee to support governance oversight and helps ensure the University meets its regulatory and ethical responsibilities. This is an on-site position.

EducationBachelor's degree is required. Master's degree in a field directly related to compliance or institutional risk is preferred. Required ExperienceMinimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in compliance and risk management within higher education, demonstrating a deep understanding of the regulatory and operational environment. Leadership experience directing enterprise wide risk management and compliance functions in a complex setting, including collaboration with academic, administrative, and operational units. Experience with risk mitigation, internal controls, and compliance program design, with the ability to apply best practices to strengthen institutional risk posture and accountability. Preferred ExperienceExperience designing, implementing, or overseeing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. Experience overseeing or working closely with Athletics Compliance to support NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements. Experience overseeing ethics and compliance reporting systems, including whistleblower reporting and case management. Experience overseeing risk management and insurance programs, including workers' compensation, liability coverage, and claims management in a university setting.

Skills and Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting higher education, with the ability to interpret evolving requirements and guide institutional compliance efforts. Demonstrated understanding and ability to develop and communicate enterprise risk management frameworks and compliance standards to executive leadership, supporting informed decision making in a complex, decentralized university environment. Strong capability in program and policy development, including drafting, reviewing, and aligning policies to regulatory and operational requirements. Ability to oversee compliance functions in highly regulated environments, including Division I athletics compliance programs, ensuring adherence to NCAA, conference, and federal requirements. Knowledge of risk management and insurance principles, with the ability to provide strategic oversight of liability, property, workers compensation, and related coverage programs within a large institutional setting. Exceptional judgment, discretion, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence decisions at senior levels. Ability to navigate the operational and research complexities of an R1 university, including working effectively across academic, research, administrative, and operational units.