"Director of Risk & Compliance"

Job Details

Director of Risk & Compliance
Job ID: 291552
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.
With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance
Job Summary
Ensure University functional areas are in compliance with institutional and USG policies, procedures, and regulations. Evaluate risk and compliance policy, programs, processes, and activities. Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk. Act as an advisor to institutional compliance risk owners and risk management leadership across campus. Facilitate risk assessment process with senior leaders. Based on risk assessment, coordinate reviews and monitor activities to evaluate policies, processes, responsibilities, and outcomes to support compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and other standards.
Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor institutional compliance for applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation-related obligations and assess the effectiveness in the institution's, unit's and/or individual's compliance program(s). Recommend strategies for improving existing systems and monitor enhancements
• Serve as a catalyst for achievement and documentation of institutional best practices in compliance related subject matter areas
• Maintain an inventory of compliance requirements including a master calendar of federal, state, and agency reporting dates and deadlines
• Assist management with identifying risks, responsible parties, prioritization, and gaps related to the Enterprise Risk Management process
• Prepare updates and reports for senior leadership, steering committees and governing boards
• Serve as case manager for Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline; ensure cases are up-to-date and update Triage Committee regarding status of cases. Assess awareness and adherence to University codes of conduct throughout the University; suggest strategies for improving existing systems; monitor enhancements
• Coordinate University policy lifecycle management, website, and library and communicate consistently with University policy owners to maintain an accurate, complete, up-to-date policy library. Chair the Policy Review Council

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience in assessing compliance risks and evaluating compliance program performance

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Current professional certifications, i.e., CCEP, CRCMP, CRMA, CIA, CFE
• Progressive leadership responsibilities in an academic, research, or other complex environment

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Ten (10) or more years of compliance experience
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience

Proposed Salary
$87,211 - $98,000
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Facilitate and nurture positive relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff
• Exhibit independence and objectivity in reviewing and evaluating risk and compliance policy

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Working knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations of University and governing agencies

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Application review may begin as early as November 7, 2025.