The University of Rochester is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Executive with a strong regulatory background, particularly in industries such as higher education, research and healthcare.
In this role, you’ll lead and shape the compliance culture across our university enterprise, focusing on academic and central administration. You’ll develop and lead a comprehensive compliance program, fostering a culture of compliance and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and our Board of Trustees. The position offers meaningful growth potential—you’ll build and mentor a compliance team while becoming a strategic partner within the University, working at the intersection of research, education, and patient care.
The ideal candidate has strong regulatory knowledge and experience conducting risk assessments, developing data-driven work plans, and ensuring alignment with federal standards. We’re also looking for executive presence, collaborative leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving organizational change through expertise and relationship-building across complex academic and healthcare environments. You’ll join an organization where our Meliora values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability shape how we approach our work.