Compliance Director and Privacy Officer, Audit - Winston Salem, United States - Wake Forest University

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Job Description Summary

This position reports to the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer (Chief) and is responsible for providing leadership in support of the University-level compliance program.

The Compliance Director and Privacy Officer (Director) is primarily responsible for leading the University Privacy and Conflict of Interest

programs and executing a comprehensive enterprise-wide compliance strategy. This position will coordinate with and advise University compliance functions about emerging risks and program best practices.

The Compliance Director and Privacy Officer must be able to work with and understand the functions of any University or subsidiary department or activity to review for appropriate controls for the area's relevant regulations.

The Director will plan and manage independent workstreams to improve the University's overall compliance program.

Job Description


Essential Functions:

• Lead in developing a culture of compliance, setting an example for transparency, and promoting an environment where speaking up in a professional manner is encouraged.
• Assists the Chief with implementation of the auditing governance framework and procedures to attain long-term auditing objectives.
• Engages with other functions across the enterprise such as risk, finance, information technology, and security, to facilitate compliance monitoring.
• Assists the Chief with the preparation and execution of the annual compliance work plan prepared based on risk assessments conducted with senior administration and other key leaders. Performs continual assessments of the risks facing organizations within scope.
• In coordination with colleagues in the General Counsel's office, assists in development and maintenance of the University's Privacy program.
• Manages the ongoing conflict of interest process including policy development, survey coordination, management plan creation, and monitoring.
• Performs compliance related investigations when needed and assists in supporting University personnel in areas that are under external review.
• Leads and performs compliance related engagements on the yearly A&C audit plan. Creates or reviews Planning Memos and resulting audit programs to ensure scope is appropriate and objectives are focused. Provides for the testing of internal controls to evaluate their effectiveness. Ensures scheduled and unscheduled reviews are completed timely and the results effectively communicated to affected department management and other interested parties, including senior administration. Monitors the results of the reviews and follow-up reviews to monitor the successful implementation of corrective action plans to address identified issues.
• Cultivates strong relationships with Campus compliance owners in areas such as Title IX, Athletics, Financial Aid, Global Studies. Organizes and sets the agenda for the University Compliance Council to ensure active communication and training is occurring across compliance functions.
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors University-wide compliance training.
• Prepares audit reports and recommends enhanced controls or processes as needed.
• Provides leadership in addressing University issues that are identified through scheduled audits, investigations, regulatory changes, or internal / external parties. Researches the relevant laws / regulations and assess the identified concern through the collection and interpretation of data. Develops, in coordination with other University leaders, methods to address emerging compliance concerns.

Other Functions:

• Ability to multi-task to manage concurrent compliance workstreams
• Deep understanding of University regulatory environment
• Strong leadership ability to train and motivate others
• Skilled in interpersonal relations and able to influence at all levels
• Ability to work with management
• Excellent communication, including verbal, written, and listening skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Extensive working knowledge of compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to act as a leader, team player and facilitate groups

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Should have a minimum of 8 years of related experience in a complex university or health system environment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
• Healthcare Information Security & Privacy Practitioner (HCISSP ISC2)

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for staff
• Some budgetary responsibility

Additional Job Description

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform.

Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

Time Type Requirement

Full time


Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform.

Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.

In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.