Compliance Consultant

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Job Title : Compliance Consultant

Department : FAES | Wooster Campus Administration

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is seeking a strategic and ethical leader to champion a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance across the organization. This position serves as a central resource for ethical decision-making, policy development, and risk mitigation.This position will have responsibilities across the entire CFAES enterprise and mission, including locations in Columbus, Wooster and statewide.Key responsibilities include promoting ethical behavior through codes of conduct and training, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, and proactively identifying and addressing legal, financial, and reputational risks. The role oversees internal investigations, collaborates with HR and legal teams, and ensures fair and confidential resolution processes. It also leads efforts in policy development and review, provides education and capacity-building initiatives, and maintains transparent communication with internal stakeholders. Additionally, the position engages with external partners, including accrediting bodies, government agencies, donors, and alumni to reinforce the college’s commitment to ethics and institutional integrity. This is a high-impact role requiring excellent judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to build trust across various audiences.

Minimum qualifications : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 6 years of relevant experience required. 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

This position reports directly to the Associate Dean and Director for College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Wooster Campus and has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Duties Breakdown : Compliance

Training and Policy Development

Communication

Additional Information : Salary Range : $88,300 to $115,350 per year

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications

This job profile is a Compliance Specialist 4 (S4 level) on the career roadmap.

Location : Agricultural Administration (0003)

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift : First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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