Director of Compliance

Chattanooga State Community College

. Provide regulatory and accreditation oversight to institutional leadership, central departments, campus personnel, and external regulators .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance, accreditation management, and Title IV regulations, with a strong ability to educate and support institutional stakeholders. Proven track record in managing audits, compliance initiatives, and maintaining accreditation standards in higher education.

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Regulatory Compliance ManagementAccreditation OversightTitle IV Regulations KnowledgeProject ManagementInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Accreditation Self-StudiesTitle IV Audits ManagementCompliance DocumentationEvidence Repository ManagementRegulatory Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsPublic Presentation SkillsEffective CommunicationCross-Functional InfluenceIntegrity and Confidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeStudent Information SystemsCompliance Management Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CCEP CertificationNASFAA CertificationJ.D. Degree

Industry Keywords

Higher Education ComplianceAccreditation StandardsTitle IXFERPAClery Act

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide regulatory and accreditation oversight to institutional leadership, central departments, campus personnel, and external regulators
Support continuous compliance, accreditation in good standing, and Title IV eligibility
Manage accreditation renewals, including ACCSC and NWCCU candidacy
Oversee federal Title IV and USDOE compliance, state authorization, Title IX, Clery, FERPA, and consumer disclosure requirements
Manage institutional policies and internal audits
Implement strategic priorities related to ACCSC renewal, NWCCU transition, state authorization, distance education expansion, and Title IV compliance
Counsel and support individuals through individual and group sessions, including student complaints, Title IX concerns, and compliance investigations
Educate individuals on institutional resources, policies, procedures, regulatory expectations, and consumer disclosures
Implement compliance calendars, evidence repositories, student information systems, and technology solutions
Maintain accurate documentation, regulatory records, tools, systems, calendars, and repositories
Complete required professional development and training annually
Support Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA, ADA/504, and VA/GI Bill compliance initiatives
Collaborate with Financial Aid, Registrar, Admissions, Career Services, Campus Leadership, the President, and Board of Directors
Provide referrals for personal, social, and academic concerns
Plan and coordinate accreditor site visits, compliance audits, training workshops, and regulatory reviews
Monitor state and federal guidelines, emerging best practices, proposed rule changes, and related research
Interact with students, faculty, staff, accreditors, state boards, federal agencies, and other external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university
Master’s degree in higher education administration, public administration, law, or a related field preferred
J.D. a plus
CCEP or NASFAA certification desirable
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education compliance, accreditation, financial aid administration, or regulatory affairs
Working knowledge of Title IV regulations (34 CFR Part 668) and institutional accreditor standards (ACCSC, NWCCU, SACSCOC, etc.)
Experience preparing accreditation self-studies and substantive change applications
Experience managing Title IV audits or site visits
Experience at a proprietary or career-focused institution with allied health, nursing, multi-campus, or distance education programs preferred
Strong interpersonal, communication, cross-functional influence, and public presentation skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, executive leadership, accreditors, and external partners
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in verbal and written formats, producing regulator-ready narratives
Strong regulatory judgment, project management, and evidence discipline to run multiple filings and audits simultaneously
High degree of independence, integrity, and confidentiality
Ability to use Microsoft Office, especially Excel, student information systems, and compliance management platforms
Ability to work standard business hours, occasional extended hours, and travel up to 15% to branch locations and accreditor meetings
Must submit a 2–5 minute video response summarizing qualifications, interest, and fit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace
Equal access to employment opportunities
Remote-based position
Professional development and training annually