Higher Education Compliance Director

Higher Education Compliance Director – Gnomon

Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-site, with limited travel)

Reports to: CEO, Gnomon

Gnomon is recognized globally as one of the premier visual-effects and animation schools, training artists for careers in film, television, and games. With programs designed and taught by working industry professionals, Gnomon specializes in computer graphics education for careers in the entertainment industry

The Role

The Compliance Director ensures that Gnomon maintains full institutional integrity and regulatory eligibility across all governing bodies, including the Department of Education (ED), ACCSC, BPPE, This is a senior, cross-functional leadership role that integrates academic, financial, and operational compliance to protect the school’s accreditation and legal authority to operate. If you’re a detail-driven strategist who can translate regulations into clear, practical systems and if your instinct is “yes, here’s how we can”, you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all institutional compliance and accreditation functions for Gnomon, ensuring year-round readiness and alignment with U.S. Department of Education (ED), ACCSC, and BPPE standards.
• Maintain and execute the master compliance calendar, coordinating deliverables across departments to meet all regulatory deadlines.
• Draft, review, and submit all required filings, including the ACCSC Annual Report, BPPE Annual Report, Institutional Assessment and Improvement Plan (IAIP), audited financial statements, student catalog updates, and enrollment agreements.
• Oversee site-visit readiness, including mock audits, exhibit management, and direct coordination with accrediting and state agencies.
• Audit internal processes and documentation—such as student records, faculty qualifications, placement data, refund calculations, policies, and marketing materials—to verify compliance accuracy and institutional integrity.
• Partner with leadership and department heads (Education, Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Student Affairs, Marketing, and Finance) to design and refine processes that meet all regulatory requirements while improving the student and staff experience.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes by monitoring agency communications and Calls for Comment; brief executive leadership on emerging standards, risks, and required actions.
• Develop, train, and reinforce Gnomon’s institutional compliance culture, ensuring every department understands its role in maintaining accreditation and licensure standards.
• Oversee the handling and resolution of student complaints and concerns, ensuring each case is documented, investigated, and resolved in accordance with Title IX and all state and federal due-process requirements. Maintain a controlled, non-escalatory environment by addressing issues promptly and transparently, reinforcing Gnomon’s commitment to equity, fairness, and student well-being.
• Ensure institutional compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by overseeing accessibility processes, accommodations, and related documentation that support an inclusive learning and working environment.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations—including Title IV, Title IX, ADA, ACCSC, BPPE, and U.S. Department of Education standards—through proactive coordination of policies, documentation, and internal reviews.
• Identify potential risks early, escalate concerns appropriately, and recommend corrective actions to executive leadership to ensure continuous improvement and institutional accountability.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5years of experience managing higher-education compliance, accreditation, or licensing (ACCSC and BPPE experience required; Title IV familiarity preferred).
• Demonstrated success leading accreditation cycles, audits, and site visits.
• Strong understanding of institutional operations, including registrar, financial aid, student services, and finance, within a Title IV-eligible school.
• Immersion of academic offering to ensure coordination on compliance side of the education provided at Gnomon.
• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills; able to manage concurrent deadlines and complex documentation cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interpret and explain regulations clearly.
• Collaborative, diplomatic approach with confidence to enforce standards and guide executive decision-making.

Why Join Gnomon

• Be the institutional guardian for one of the world’s top visual-effects schools.
• Work directly with senior leadership to shape a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and the satisfaction of safeguarding Gnomon’s mission and students’ future.