Associate Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer

Emory University

Emory University seeks a collaborative and strategic subject-matter expert to serve as the Associate Vice President and University Chief Compliance Officer (AVP/CCO). The AVP/CCO must have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape governing academic institutions and the ability to enhance and streamline compliance efforts, foster collaboration across organizational boundaries, and drive a culture of proactive risk management while addressing the challenges inherent in a complex, dynamic, and decentralized organization.

The AVP/CCO will join the leadership of a newly integrated function, the Office of Ethics and Compliance, and will be positioned at a senior level of University administration to develop a risk-informed approach to managing compliance, ethics, and privacy areas in support of Emory University’s mission in education, research, and patient care.

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, the AVP/CCO oversees the execution of the University’s compliance strategy and provides day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight for compliance activities across the University. The AVP/CCO plays a critical role in fostering a culture of compliance, integrity, and ethical conduct within the institution while navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance in an academic setting. Building relationships and fostering collaboration across departments and business units is essential for effective compliance management.

Emory University’s compliance program has been evolving over time; the AVP/CCO has the opportunity to shape and execute key initiatives for the institution and will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing these programs and will work to enhance alignment between Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit and Compliance functions. By fostering active collaboration and working synergistically towards common objectives, the AVP/CCO will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in risk management and mitigation.

The AVP/CCO will be required to have an advanced degree and 10 years of compliance-related experience, with a working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations impacting higher education and experience working in or leading an in-house compliance function.

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To Apply

Emory University has retained Opus Partners to support the recruitment of this position. Craig Smith, Partner, Kenna Boyd, Associate Partner, and Chris Stadler, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Applications, and nominations should be sent by email to: chris.stadler@opuspartners.net. Applications should include a cover letter and resume that should address the candidate’s experience related to the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the position description.

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