Chief Compliance Officer

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job #
039566

Department Code
31001-1051

Department
Business Finance & Administrative Services

Job Title
Chief Compliance Officer

Location
Syracuse, NY

Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience

Staff Level
S7

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type
Full-time

Campus
Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable

Job Description

Reporting directly to the University’s Senior VP/Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Compliance Officer ( CCO ) will be responsible for central oversight and coordination of compliance. The CCO will be responsible for related areas of risk and privacy, in a continuously evolving business and regulatory environment in order to promote ethical behavior and compliance with laws, regulations and university policies.

Syracuse University has retained Korn Ferry, a national and global executive search firm, to assist in this search. All applications, inquiries, and nominations, which will remain confidential, are invited. Application review has begun and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates are urged to submit their materials as soon as possible to:

Troy McClelland, Associate
Korn Ferry
Troy.McClelland@KornFerry.com

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD).
• Preferred professional certifications (e.g., CFE ).
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in leadership positions within the compliance, ethics, or internal auditing profession.
• Higher Education experience highly preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Innovative leader with the ability to build, mentor, and manage efficient, high-performing teams.
• Possesses a strong moral compass, high integrity, and deeply ethical standards.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
• Deadline focused and adept at time-management.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of industry protocols and applicable laws and regulations; ability to develop and interpret complex regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, facilitate, and ensure University compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations.
• Develop centralized compliance function.
• Responsible for the design, organization, and management of the University-wide programs of compliance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the University’s compliance obligations efforts and provide guidance to internal university constituents on best practices related to compliance.
• Provide overall strategic oversight and coordination of the University’s compliance efforts, including coordination of the University’s compliance governance structure.
• Ability to create enterprise-wide policies and procedures and engage with Trustees and university leaders to advance emerging initiatives.
• Channel compliance issues as required and implement necessary actions as authorized to ensure an effective compliance program.
• Conduct an annual review of all University rules and procedures. Assess and raise awareness of risks, including those risks that could call the University’s integrity into question.
• Work with the executive team, deans, senior managers, faculty, and staff to advance the University’s compliance and internal control processes.
• Develop and maintain training and education programs on relevant regulatory and compliance subjects, including research compliance, data security, data privacy, Title IX, athletics, Clery Act, HR compliance obligations, and more.
• Coordinate research compliance efforts, and as needed, coordinate University responses to violations of research standards.
• Respond to all complaints generated through state and federal agencies.
• Co-lead the integrated ERM and compliance committee meetings.

Physical Requirements

Tools/Equipment

Application Instructions

Please submit all applications to
Troy McClelland, Associate
Korn Ferry
Troy.McClelland@KornFerry.com

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

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Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/98352

Job Posting Date
04/14/2023

Application Deadline

Full Consideration By

Job Category
Staff

Message to Applicants