Academic Compliance Officer

Title: Academic Compliance Officer

Department: Academic Affairs

Reports To: Vice President | Head Academic Quality Assurance

Summary:

Academic Compliance Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the College adheres to all accreditation standards and regulations. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive compliance program for academic programs, focusing on curriculum development, branch campus selection, program delivery and assessment standardisation, with overall responsibility of developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive compliance program across various campus.

Major Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development and Review:

○ Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to develop and review new program curricula, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and learning outcomes.

○ Conduct thorough curriculum reviews for existing programs to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued compliance.

○ Develop and maintain templates and guidelines for curriculum development.

• Branch Campus Selection:

○ Create a comprehensive checklist outlining key criteria for selecting new branch campus locations.

○ Assist with the evaluation of potential branch campuses based on the established checklist.

○ Ensure compliance with all accreditation regulations and state/federal laws regarding branch campus operations.

• Program Delivery and Assessment Standardization:

○ Lead the development of standardised processes and tools for delivering academic programs across all campuses.

○ Oversee the implementation of standardised assessment methods for program effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

○ Conduct training sessions for faculty and staff on standardised program delivery and assessment procedures.

• Compliance Activities:

○ Stay current on all relevant accreditation standards and regulations, including federal and state laws governing higher education.

○ Conduct regular audits and reviews of academic programs to identify and address any compliance issues.

○ Prepare reports and presentations on compliance activities for the Dean of Academic Affairs and other stakeholders.

○ Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance resource library for faculty and staff.

• Additional Responsibilities:

○ Collaborate with other departments, such as IT, Admissions, and Student Services, to ensure compliance across all aspects of the academic experience.

○ Serve as a resource for faculty and staff on compliance issues related to academic programs.

○ Stay abreast of emerging trends in higher education compliance and recommend necessary adaptations to internal policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Education management, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a higher education setting, preferably with experience in academic affairs or compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs.