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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY Senior Manager, School Compliance in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Pay Range: $81,900.00 - $135,200.00
Job Description
Job Profile Summary
Provides strategic leadership in regulatory compliance, accreditation, and state authorization for the assigned school. This role ensures the school maintains necessary approvals to operate in all U.S. jurisdictions, enabling students to complete degrees, secure employment, and obtain professional licensure (e.g., teacher, principal, registered nurse).
As a recognized compliance leader, advises university and school leadership on state and federal regulations, professional licensing requirements, and accreditation strategies. This role oversees state-specific regulatory approvals, liaises with accrediting bodies and licensing boards, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment with professional standards.
Beyond compliance execution, this role shapes institutional and national regulatory strategies-identifying trends, influencing policy discussions, and positioning the university for future success. Leads a small compliance team, ensuring regulatory processes run efficiently while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Supports the development and execution of compliance strategies to meet accreditation, state authorization, and licensure requirements.
Monitors changes in state and federal regulations, assessing their impact on the school's programs and advising leadership accordingly.
Assists with the submission and maintenance of required approvals to operate in all U.S. jurisdictions.
Ensures compliance with professional licensure disclosure requirements, Title IV regulations, and state-specific student complaint resolution processes.
Advises the school on compliance strategies, accreditation trends, and regulatory risks affecting current and future programming.
Manages state-specific regulatory approvals, working closely with licensing boards and accrediting bodies.
Provides compliance-related support for new program development and expansion, ensuring necessary approvals are secured.
Supervises compliance advisors and analysts, ensuring effective management of state authorization and licensure processes.
Maintains documentation, tracking systems, and reporting... For full info follow application link.
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