The Global Compliance Program Manager helps identify compliance priorities, offers practical and informed solutions, and supports creation and dissemination of best practices for compliance throughout the university worldwide. The role is on site at the Boston campus, reports to the Assistant Vice President for Compliance and is part of the Global Compliance Program team.
The Global Compliance Program Manager is the university’s primary policy manager, which includes responsibility for the policy development and management process. This covers all aspects of the policy lifecycle from concept to retirement as well as all coordination for the university-wide Policy Oversight Committee and liaison to various campus committees involving policy.
The Program Manager supports the strategy, standards and management of the global compliance training curriculum and framework, including leading and participating in virtual teams across the university to ensure training is created and managed in alignment with the policy portfolio.
The Program Manager also serves as project manager for the university’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Council and ERM Core team. This includes the development and oversight of risk management action plans and follow-up on action items indicated by the ERM Council and ERM Working Group.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to compose concise, logical, professional, and grammatically correct documents with a high level of attention to detail. Understanding of how to identify confidential and sensitive information and handle with tact and discretion. Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when faced with competing requests and tight deadlines. Capable of exercising independent judgment with minimal direction, but also discern when action and/or consultation of a higher level is required. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a highly collaborative cross-cultural environment with stakeholders that include leadership, faculty, administrators, staff, students, and third parties. Ability to establish, develop and maintain solid professional relationships, both within the university and across the broader compliance community. Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally acquired through a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent and at least three years professional experience in compliance, risk, or policy management.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Policy Management Program. Manage the university’s Policy Management Program, including all phases of the policy lifecycle. Advise stakeholders on policy process and policy requirements, and coordinate with them on policy development, communication, management and/or retirement. Manage the policy document retention flow, including the posting, retiring and archiving of policies and the change log. Drive the integration and coordination of policies across the global network of campuses. Plan the monthly meeting of the Policy Oversight Committee, including content and action items. Produce various compliance analysis and reports on a routine and/or ad hoc basis.
Global Compliance Training Curriculum. Support the Assistant Vice President for Compliance with coordination and maintenance of the global compliance training framework across the entire university. Participate on cross-functional teams with key stakeholders to ensure content, scope, timing, delivery methods and completion rates meet or exceed global program standards. Assist with promoting training/education best practices to key stakeholders and the university community.
Enterprise Risk Management Program. In conjunction with the ERM Working Group, advise on and shepherd stakeholders through the development of Risk Management Action Plans. Serve as the ERM Project Manager. Plan and execute regular meetings of the ERM Council and ERM Working Group. Independently perform other ERM related tasks.
Special Projects: Projects will vary and may include cross-functional work with other compliance team members on areas such as conflict of interest, third party due diligence, dealing with government or general outreach, training and communication about the compliance portfolio.
Position Type
Legal and Regulatory Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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