Senior Director of Compliance and Integrity

Job Title

Senior Director of Compliance and Integrity

Department

General Counsel

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$100,000

Position Salary Maximum

$110,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-09-26

Job Description Summary

The Senior Director for Compliance and Integrity is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and providing general oversight of the University’s compliance assurance activities. This includes ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures, as well as, external legal, regulatory,
contractual, and grant-related requirements. This position provides strategic leadership to
maintain an effective institutional compliance program characterized by clear policies, responsive mechanisms, and a pervasive culture of ethics and accountability across the University.

Job Description

The Director leads university-wide coordination of compliance obligations and collaborates with designated compliance officers and administrators throughout all divisions. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the compliance program to promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical behavior.
• Ensuring accessible and effective channels for reporting compliance concerns, including managing the University’s EthicsPoint Hotline/Portal.
• Providing leadership, oversight, and guidance on conflict of interest issues and educating the University community on ethical decision-making and related institutional policies.
• Continuously monitoring and evaluating the performance of the compliance program and implementing improvements as needed.
• Developing, updating, and communicating compliance policies and procedures to ensure relevance and clarity for key stakeholders.
• Collaborating with departments to implement a comprehensive compliance training program for all employees, including onboarding for new hires and ongoing education for managers and staff.
• Establishing and leading a cooperative Compliance Committee that meets regularly to strengthen transparency, coordination, and accountability across all compliance-related functions.
• Ensuring institutional compliance with Federal, State, and internal research regulations by working closely with the Vice President of Research.
• Overseeing policies and procedures related to human subject (IRB), animal care (IACUC), conflicts of interest, responsible conduct of reserach, export controls, and research misconduct.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree AND 10 Years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, audit, or related roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree AND a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, audit, or related roles.
• Experience in a university or research-intensive organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations relevent to higher education.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and improving institutional compliance programs
• Knowledge of Research Compliance

A successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a strong blend of personal

And Professional Attributes, Including:

• Integrity and Ethical Judgment – Committed to maintaining high ethical standards and institutional values, even in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Attention to Detail – Accurate in reviewing documents and data to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Analytical Thinking – Capable of interpreting regulatory language, identifying risks, and crafting compliant, practical solutions using data-informed insights.
• Discretion and Confidentiality – Trusted with handling sensitive matters such as research misconduct, regulatory findings, or internal investigations.
• Effective Communication – Able to clearly articulate compliance expectations and regulatory guidance in both verbal and written formats.
• Problem-Solving Orientation – Proactive and resourceful in identifying and resolving compliance-related challenges.
• Collaboration and Diplomacy – Adept at working across academic and administrative units, maintaining a cooperative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Resilience and Adaptability – Comfortable navigating rapid changes in institutional and federal policies in a dynamic academic environment.
• Love and Honor – At the heart of Miami University’s core values is the phrase “Love and Honor.” This embodies being a supportive colleague and collaborator, demonstrating strong character and intellect, and upholding the foundational virtues that advance the institution, its people, its excellence, and its reputation.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Position may be available for hybrid work within the Tri-State area of Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Remote out of state or outside the Tri-state area will NOT be available.

Required Application Documents

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
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