Compliance Officer--vancouver

Under the direction of the Campus Executive, Vancouver, the Compliance Officer supports compliance with external regulatory requirements that affect the operations of the Vancouver campus.

The Compliance Officer develops and supports quality assurance processes relating to the development and delivery of FDUV academic programs to promote compliance with federal or provincial government regulations and with industry best practices. The incumbent will work closely with the relevant academic leaders and FDU administrators as appropriate, with a dotted line reporting to FDU’s General Counsel.

**PRINCIPAL**DUTIES**:
1. Monitors Canadian federal, provincial, and US regulatory mandates, rules, and requirements affecting FDUV operations, particularly degree programs and student payment mechanisms, including U.S sanctions and other trade controls; maintains a database of general-, campus
- and program-specific regulatory requirements, including continuously monitoring of external best practices in the industry and internal University policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge of all compliance issues affecting FDUV operations.

2. Promotes understanding and impact of regulatory requirements and policies within FDU. Develops, implements, and delivers compliance training to faculty and staff when needed.

3. Develops processes for compliance with regulatory requirements and implementation of best practices, such as processes for the regular review of academic programs, renewal of consent to offer degree programs, use of the “university” designation, development of new degree program proposals, and program changes. Reviews process flows and makes recommendations for improvement and streamlining of processes. Identifies policy needs.

4. Maintains a timetable for regulatory compliance, and advises academic and administrative leaders.

5. Acts as a resource for development of new academic proposals, ensuring compliance with content and procedural requirements. Monitors progress through stages of the program development process.

7. Plans and coordinates compliance audits and site visits.

8. Compiles data and generates reports for submission to various government and degree-granting agencies, including the Degree Quality Assessment Board (DQAB) annual report.

9. Supports the preparation of compliance-related documentation, such as correspondence, reports, and presentation slides.

10. Identifies areas of potential exposure and/or regulatory noncompliance; identifies and recommends countermeasures to mitigate risks.

11. Serves on various committees of the University as required. Participates in professional associations to stay current with developments, trends, and practices.

12. Performs other duties as directed by the Deputy Campus Executive.

Required Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in education, Higher Education Administration, or related field required.

2. A minimum of five years of related experience. Experience in a post-secondary environment preferred.

3. Experience in Canadian/BC regulatory compliance is required; willingness to receive training in U.S. trade controls and other regulations, to the extent not already part of the applicant’s background, is required.

4. Must demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and management skills and ability to work with diverse groups.

5. Ability to comprehend, interpret and evaluate policies, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines.

6. Ability to deal with matters of a highly confidential nature and extreme public and political sensitivity, using sound judgment and discretion.

7. Advanced knowledge and proficiency with spreadsheet (Excel), word processing (Word), and other software and technology.

Preferred Qualifications: Hours Worked

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Posting Date: 02/11/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Application Types Accepted: Application for Employment