Senior Director Regulatory Affairs

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About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.

Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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Opportunity at a Glance

The Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs is responsible for assuring that all divisions comply with applicable federal, state and provincial education laws and regulations in order to establish and maintain continuous operating approvals.  Leading multiple teams, the Senior Director drives compliant implementation and maintenance of applicable higher education requirements in Adtalem operations and uses a consultative mindset to provide regulatory guidance to support institutional strategy. The Senior Director also leads organizational efforts to develop and influence regulatory policy which impacts the delivery of higher education instruction and services.

Responsibilities

• Leads and motivates the Regulatory Research, Compliance Review, Regulatory Strategy and Reporting teams of Regulatory Affairs colleagues, achieving strategic and compliance objectives of the organization.
• Collaborates with institution and business leaders, as well as peers in Regulatory Affairs, Internal Audit and Legal, to drive continual process and quality improvement.  Instills these same focused values in all colleagues.
• Monitors operations in all departments / functions to ensure compliance with federal and state / provincial higher education-related laws and regulations and organizational and divisional policies.
• Establishes working relationships with operating managers to assess the viability of their compliance functions, and educate operating units as to the essential components of a strong compliance program.
• Coordinates the compilation and synthesis of reporting for the quarterly Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance reviews with each of the institutions.  Is responsible for review logistics, including establishing the meetings, compilation and distribution of the quarterly summaries, coordinating resources to accomplish items assigned and monitoring progress of all action items.
• Recommends business practice changes to improve compliance with higher education laws and regulations.
• Ensures that corrections in the areas of non-compliance are made timely and accurately.

In coordination with the appropriate organization managers, reviews proposed process changes (including system requirements) to ensure they are in compliance with higher education-related federal and state / provincial laws and regulations and corporate and divisional requirements in the areas of academics, career services, enrollment management, state and provincial licensing, student finance, and student services.

Qualifications

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $137,846.78 and $241,870.90. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including :

For more information related to our benefits please visit : https : / / careers.adtalem.com / benefits.

You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation