Nursing Program Compliance Specialist

Location: Northfield, VT Category: Staff Posted On: Mon Dec Job Description:

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and accreditor policy governing nursing students, courses, and programs offered through Norwich University's College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS). The Nursing Program Compliance Specialist serves as the primary liaison with state boards of nursing; researches and tracks applicable state and federal regulations related to CGCS' nursing programs and disseminates that information to pertinent individuals within the University; compiles, submits, and monitors program applications and reports; attends hearings (in-person or virtually) on submitted applications and renewals; and reviews nursing program handbooks, catalog entries, documents, advertising materials, policy drafts, and reports to ensure legal compliance.

Remote work authorized for this position.

Essential Functions

• Works closely with administrative, enrollment, and academic units to secure required information, data, and documents in the preparation of applications, annual reports, handbooks, catalog entries, and supplemental information.
• Ensures all advertisements and disclosures meet state and federal requirements.
• Conducts research and remains up-to-date on all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to and affecting nursing education (licensure, Board of Nursing approval). Maintains a database of requirements by state.
• Advises the nursing program (residential and online modalities), offering expertise on regulatory and policy matters such as faculty licensure, student issues, state approvals, clinical affiliation agreements, and accreditation standards.
• Establishes a relationship and maintains appropriate lines of communication with applicable state and federal agencies.
• Manages, maintains, and coordinates the state, federal, and specialty authorization process for all applicable state and federal agency approvals.
• Identifies all required state approval applications, reports, and supplemental information. Reviews drafts of applications in coordination with the nursing program leadership and ensure submission. Maintains an internal library of all filed applications, annual reports, and approvals obtained.
• Develops, reviews and maintains relevant contracts (i.e., site agreements, preceptor agreements, Site Visitor Agreements, etc.) to ensure compliance with state requirements and the changing demands of the nursing programs.
• Recommends institutional policy and procedure revisions to ensure compliance and minimize compliance risk.
• Identifies areas where outside expertise (legal or otherwise) would further the development of the program and ensure compliance.
• Collaborates with and delegates tasks as necessary to the University's contractual partners.
• Stays abreast of all state and federal legal and regulatory changes. Provides guidance on pertinent regulatory and legislative issues.
• Assists and works collaboratively with the Chief Compliance Officer on broader issues related to compliance and general online education requirements.

Other Functions

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
• Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
• Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
• Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
• Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3 years of experience with nursing program regulations, preferably in an educational or collegiate setting.
• CHC or CCEP preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook)
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
• Work some evening or weekend hours

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor work at a computer workstation
• Low level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.