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Overview

As part of the Office of Institutional Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management (ICERM), and under the supervision of the Chief Institutional Risk & Compliance Officer (CIRCO), the Assistant Director will support the work of the ICERM and the continued development of Yale’s risk and compliance programs.  This work includes developing plans and policies for managing risk and achieving compliance at Yale; assisting with the review, assessment, and remediation of specific risk, compliance, and control issues identified by the CIRCO and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC); and supporting ongoing initiatives and operations of the ICERM. The Assistant Director will bring to bear general expertise in compliance, risk management, internal controls, and project management to accomplish much of this work. The Assistant Director will have the opportunity to work on projects or initiatives involving various subject matter areas and units across the university and will support key ICERM and OGC processes in areas such as conflict of interest and risk assessment. The ICERM is part of the Division of the General Counsel, and includes Yale’s Institutional Compliance Program, Enterprise Risk Management, the Privacy Office (including HIPAA Privacy), and Insurance and Operational Risk Management.  The ICERM works closely with partners in the Office of General Counsel, University Audit and Advisory, the Controller’s Office, and many other offices and department across campus to support Yale in effectively managing risk and meeting its compliance obligations.  The Assistant Director will be a key member of this team. 

Required Skills and Abilities

1: Independent decision-making, problem solving, and planning skills; highly developed project management skills.

2: Outstanding oral and written communications skills; ability to express complex ideas with simplicity and brevity; active listener; and strong attention to detail.

3: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build successful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across a complex, decentralized organization and work in concert with others to accomplish goals and objectives.

4: Capacity to be adaptable, patient, diplomatic, and flexible, while also having the ability to take charge and drive initiatives through to completion.

5: Strong understanding of the principles and practices of project management.

6: A general understanding of applicable laws, regulations, best practices, and related compliance issues in higher education, and expertise in compliance processes sufficient to assist organizations in complying with their legal obligations.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Juris Doctor. Experience in working with committees or working groups on compliance matters.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Supporting the implementation of systems, practices, policies, and structures that improve the University’s decentralized compliance infrastructure in order to establish and maintain a uniform, risk-based institutional compliance program; nurture and shape a compliance culture, consistent with best practices; and enhance the University’s ability to prevent, detect, and address noncompliance with legal requirements.

2. Working with university stakeholders, planning and oversee the execution of projects to develop or improve compliance programs and processes; convene and coordinate cross-functional teams to solve complex compliance challenges; and support efforts to assess compliance risks and the effectiveness of existing compliance controls.

3. Implementing, in concert with stakeholders across the University, common criteria for conducting risk-based assessments of compliance functions to ensure that the University is meeting its compliance obligations, promoting values and behavior consistent with a compliance culture, and detecting and addressing noncompliance and adverse events through established escalation pathways.

4. Tracking new areas of compliance obligations, monitoring for changes to existing compliance requirements, and providing guidance on appropriate and responsive compliance measures.

5. Supporting oversight, communication, and monitoring systems to ensure effective exchange of information among stakeholders, senior management, and staff across multiple University offices and departments.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree and three years’ experience in some combination of project management, compliance, and risk management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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