Director of Compliance Operations

Position Summary
The Director of Compliance Operations is responsible for leading StrataTech’s proactive, growth-focused compliance functions. This role oversees accreditation submissions, new program and campus approvals, internal audit operations, corrective action systems, and cross-functional readiness frameworks that support institutional expansion and ongoing standardization across all campuses.

As StrataTech continues to grow through new locations, program development, curriculum alignment, and modality expansion, this position ensures all initiatives are executed in full compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. The Director builds and manages the operational infrastructure necessary for scalable, consistent implementation of compliance standards across the enterprise.

This role works in partnership with the Senior Director of Compliance (“Regulatory”), who maintains responsibility for regulatory renewals, reporting, approvals, catalog management, complaint oversight, and compliance training. Together, the two positions support organizational priorities of scale, standardization, speed, and operational consistency.

The Director of Compliance Operations requires regular and frequent travel to campuses and new market locations to support audits, accreditation visits, readiness assessments, training, and expansion initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Accreditation & Expansion Project Management
• Lead ACCSC and state submissions for new campuses, new programs, modality changes,
substantive changes, and program alignment efforts.
• Develop and manage project timelines, workflow plans, and compliance deliverables for institutional
growth initiatives.
• Coordinate regulatory requirements across Academics, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, HR, and
Career Services.
• Build scalable submission templates and processes that accelerate approval cycles.
Internal Audit Oversight & Corrective Action Leadership
• Supervise internal auditor(s) and build an audit model aligned with ACCSC July 1, 2025 standards.
• Conduct institutional audits assessing academic compliance, DE readiness, attendance/grade
integrity, placement verification, and faculty credentialing.
• Lead investigations and root-cause analyses for audit findings and regulatory risks.
• Develop and monitor corrective action plans.
Institutional Readiness & Launch Coordination
• Create readiness checklists, launch frameworks, and implementation tools for new campuses, new
programs, and modality expansions.
• Lead pre-visit and post-visit accreditation readiness planning.
• Ensure operational teams execute compliance requirements prior to launch.
• Conduct readiness assessments and follow-up support.
Compliance Infrastructure, Systems & Documentation
• Develop SOPs, workflows, and documentation systems supporting multi-campus standardization.
• Implement systems for version control, documentation tracking, and audit reporting.
• Build enterprise-level infrastructure for long-term regulatory scalability.
Strategic Partnership & Accreditation Advisory
• Advise SVP and executive leadership on accreditation strategy, risks, feasibility, and timelines.
• Monitor and interpret emerging accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Support enterprise-wide standardization and operational alignment initiatives.

Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.
• 5 years higher education compliance or accreditation experience.
• Demonstrated ACCSC accreditation experience.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to build systems, workflows, and documentation frameworks.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly.
Preferred:
• Experience with multi-campus institutions or expansion initiatives.
• Experience leading internal audits and corrective action systems.
• Familiarity with curriculum alignment, modality approval, or program standardization.
• Knowledge of Title IV and state regulatory requirements.

Reporting Structure
• Reports to: Senior Vice President of Compliance
• Collaborates with: Senior Director of Compliance (“Regulatory”), Academic leadership, Campus
Presidents, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, HR, Career Services
• Direct Reports: Internal Auditor(s)

Physical Demands & Work Environment
• Standard office environment with frequent travel required.
• Travel to campuses, new market locations, accreditation events, and site visits as needed.