Compliance Counsel

Job no: 494843
Position type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Division/Equivalent: 10360 - Office of the General Counsel
School/Unit: 10335 - Legal Affairs
Categories: Legal Affairs

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Department:

Legal Affairs
Position Overview:

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County seeks an experienced, proactive, and solutions-focused compliance counsel to provide leadership, direction, and integration of campus higher education compliance activities.
Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $200,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full-time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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For 15 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For! 
Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 
Responsibilities:

 

Provides advice, counsel, leadership, direction, and support for the integration of compliance activities to fulfill university needs and state and federal regulations. Collaborates with campus partners on the formulation of strategic compliance planning in support of the university's vision, mission and values. Provides leadership and support of the integrated implementation and evaluation of compliance initiatives and on-going activities for compliance units. Interfaces with senior administration, faculty, staff and government agency officials in the representation and development of various strategic compliance programs, policies, services and initiatives. 
Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Master of Laws degree or Juris Doctor.
  • At least 10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; at least three (3) years of the above experience should include leadership roles overseeing compliance.
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field, in addition to a law degree
  • Leadership roles overseeing NCAA compliance programs or an institution of higher education’s general compliance program.
Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. 
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a resume.  
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

  • 22 Days of Annual Leave  
  • 15 Days of Sick Leave  
  • 15 Holidays
  • 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

  • 8 credit hours per semester
  • Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness opportunities
  • & Much more
Salary:

Salary: $200,000 - $224,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Hours: Full-time 
Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
 Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.   

Accommodation: 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization  As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

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