Compliance Manager

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference. Position Title Position Title Compliance Manager Position Control Number Position Control Number A04156 Type of Position Administration Position Status Full-time Department 1319-Office of Compliance Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA Position Location California Job Summary The Compliance Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation and ongoing management of the University’s Compliance Program. This position coordinates policy development, mandatory training compliance, auditing and monitoring activities, issue tracking, and reporting to ensure institutional adherence to federal, state, accreditation, and internal regulatory requirements. The Compliance Manager partners with various departments serving as a compliance resource and facilitator to support university compliance programs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the assigned classification, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), using some other combination of skills and abilities. Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities are as follows: Knowledge of: Experience in higher education, healthcare, or public sector compliance. Familiarity with OIG , DOJ , OCR , FERPA , HIPAA , Title IX, or other relevant regulatory frameworks. Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to design, document, and continuously improve compliance workflows and business processes; comfortable managing multiple deadlines and coordinating activities across departments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and proactively with the AVP /Chief Compliance Officer, providing regular status updates, escalating issues promptly, and presenting findings in a concise and accessible manner to stakeholders at all levels. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including SharePoint (site design, document libraries, permissions), Microsoft Teams (channels, workflows, integrations), and other tools for dashboards and data reporting. Ability to: Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Demonstrate strong initiative and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset; able to identify compliance gaps, propose improvements, and take action without waiting to be directed, while keeping the AVP /Chief Compliance Officer appropriately informed throughout. Coordinate and share compliance data across multiple departments, ensuring activities are well-documented, transparent, and readily accessible to institutional stakeholders and leadership at any time. Bring creative ideas and thoughtful recommendations to the AVP ; comfortable voicing perspectives, flagging concerns, and contributing actively to the strategic direction of the compliance program. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Legal Studies, or a related field. Experience or Training: 3-5 years of experience in compliance, audit, policy management, risk management, or a related regulatory function. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (including SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Excel) Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications: Travel may be required for various off-site meetings, training, conferences, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree preferred or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and ability. Professional certification such as CHC , CHPC , CCEP , or similar (or willingness to obtain upon hire). Key Responsibilities Assist in the implementation and management of a comprehensive compliance programs aligned with university policies, state and federal laws, and accreditation standards. This includes the development and management of workflows and systems to streamline compliance processes, improve cross-departmental communication, and ensure efficient coordination of compliance activities across the institution. Maintain internal controls and reporting mechanisms to track compliance-related issues and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Includes the development and maintenance of compliance dashboards and data reports to enable real-time visibility into program status, open issues, and cross-departmental activities. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, programs, internal controls, and preventative measures with compliance stakeholders. Develop, implement, evaluate, and oversee compliance education and training programs. Conducts periodic risk assessments to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities. Develops mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified risks. Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local regulations impacting higher education compliance, such as Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA , ADA , and HIPAA . Collaborates with stakeholders to communicate and address compliance changes. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Mon -Fri, occasional night and weekend duties. We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum Minimum $90,000.00 Annually Maximum Maximum $95,000.00 Annually Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes Pouring the description of physical demands... We believe ... scenarios ... Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate. Posting Information Posting Number Posting Number A01040 Posting Date Posting Date 07/31/2026 Close Date Close Date 07/31/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO) It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time. Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Additional Applicant Document Supplemental Questions * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization. (Open Ended Question) 309 E. Second St. Pomona, CA 91766-1854

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