Director of Institutional Compliance

Job no: 503760

Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time

Location: Partial Remote, Bethlehem

Categories: Higher Education Administration

Lead Lehigh's enterprise-wide compliance program, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a culture of integrity across our vibrant academic community. Reporting to the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, you'll partner with diverse academic and administrative units to identify risks, develop strategic compliance frameworks, and serve as our institutional advocate for compliance excellence.

Position Number: S98190

This position is a Grade: 12 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $103,300-$125,660 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Accountabilities2. Oversight of the Institutional Risk and Compliance Committee (IRCC)3. Policy Development & Program Management4. Training, Investigations & Outreach5. External Liaison & Budgetary Responsibility

• Enterprise Compliance Leadership & Strategy
• Develop, implement, and enhance the University’s enterprise compliance framework.
• Define goals for future organizational performance and direct the integrated implementation and evaluation of compliance initiatives.
• Conduct periodic compliance assessments and establish annual compliance priorities.
• Monitor emerging laws and higher-education best practices (e.g., FERPA, GDPR, ADA, Clery, Title IX).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of strategic plans and adjust as necessary to meet University objectives.
• Along with the Director of Risk Management, serve as a primary facilitator and administrative lead for the Institutional Risk and Compliance Committee (IRCC).
• Establish meeting agendas that focus on high-level institutional risks, regulatory changes, and cross-departmental compliance gaps.
• Prepare and present compliance dashboards, metrics, and reports to inform the IRCC, senior leadership and board committees.
• Ensure that the IRCC’s work is consistently integrated into the University’s overall mission and strategic vision.
• Lead the development, review, and revision of University-wide policies and procedures.
• Partner with OGC to interpret regulations and update policy language.
• Assist with and provide input regarding research-related programs and the intersection of compliance and federal funding, including export controls, foreign influence, and grant compliance.
• Assist with faculty-wide policy compliance, including but not limited to Conflict of Interest (COI) compliance, Collaborating Academic Visitors Policy, and the restricted party screening process.
• Design and track mandatory compliance training programs.
• Support internal compliance investigations in collaboration with General Counsel, HR, and Internal Audit.
• Ensure anonymous reporting mechanisms and complaint resolution pathways are functional and publicized.
• Resolve compliance-related issues with diplomacy.
• Act as a primary liaison with regulatory agencies, accreditation bodies, and auditors.
• Coordinate responses to inquiries, audits, and inspections.
• Participate in determining and managing the unit’s budget.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, law or related field; Master's Degree preferred
• Seven to ten years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or legal affairs
• Experience in a University or nonprofit environment preferred
• CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or related credentials preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical & interpersonal skills
  
  

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.
• This position works with minors, therefore, a background check is required.
• This position has fiscal or financial responsibilities other than employee expense activity, such as processing or approving transactions; monitoring or preparing budgets; or generating income for University, therefore, a credit check is required.
  
  

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: February 13, 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Open until filled