[Hiring] Director of Compliance @Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, & Technical Careers Inc.

Role Description

At Chattanooga College MDTC, the Director of Compliance will help implement our strategy of “Where a small school can make a BIG difference!!” The Director of Compliance will provide regulatory and accreditation oversight to institutional leadership, central departments, campus personnel, and external regulators to support continuous compliance, accreditation in good standing, and Title IV eligibility. Responsibilities include:

• Managing accreditation renewals (ACCSC and NWCCU candidacy)
• Federal Title IV and USDOE compliance
• State authorization
• Student-facing regulatory programs (Title IX, Clery, FERPA)
• Institutional policy management
• Internal audits

Ideal candidates must have excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and listening skills, and be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment while managing multiple priorities and changing assignments.

This is a professional, exempt position supporting Executive Leadership and Institutional Administration, requiring considerable interaction with students, faculty, staff, and external partners (including accreditors, state boards, and federal agencies) through individual meetings, group sessions, training, and/or events.

Directors of Compliance are expected to possess extensive knowledge of:

• Title IV regulations (34 CFR Part 668)
• ACCSC/NWCCU accreditation standards
• State authorization requirements
• Consumer disclosure rules

They must be able to interpret individual needs, provide personalized support, and work effectively with individuals who may be confused, stressed, or demanding.

Employees in this role can expect to assist individuals regarding:

• Regulatory requirements
• Institutional policies
• Internal audit findings
• Compliance goals

This position requires maintaining confidentiality and accurate records to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, institutional policies, and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, as applicable). The role may also support institutional events such as site visits, compliance audits, workshops, or outreach activities. A strong commitment to equity, access, and success for underrepresented or at-risk populations is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, cross-functional influence, and public presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, executive leadership, accreditors, and external partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in verbal and written formats, producing regulator-ready narratives.
• Strong regulatory judgment, project management, and evidence discipline to run multiple filings and audits simultaneously.
• High degree of independence, integrity, and confidentiality in handling investigations, student records, and personnel matters with discretion.
• Knowledge of the role’s function in supporting learning, access, regulatory integrity, and student success.
• Ability to use technology to support services, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel), student information systems, and compliance management platforms.

Requirements

• Education or Training:
• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in higher education administration, public administration, law, or a related field (J.D. a plus). CCEP or NASFAA certification is desirable.
• Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education compliance, accreditation, financial aid administration, or regulatory affairs.
• Working knowledge of Title IV regulations (34 CFR Part 668) and institutional accreditor standards (ACCSC, NWCCU, SACSCOC, etc.).
• Experience preparing accreditation self-studies, substantive change applications, and managing Title IV audits or site visits.
• Experience at a proprietary or career-focused institution with allied health, nursing, multi-campus, or distance education programs preferred.

Benefits

• Remote-based position requiring standard business hours, occasional extended hours, and up to 15% travel to branch locations and accreditor meetings.
• Please submit a 2–5 minute video response summarizing your qualifications, interest in the position and reason you feel you would be the right fit to [email protected].
• Applications that do not include the required materials will not be reviewed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chattanooga College MDTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Chattanooga College MDTC encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and is dedicated to providing equal access to employment opportunities.