How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The Risk and Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring implementation of the organization’s compliance function which includes oversight of risk, quality and security frameworks. They will coordinate across departmental teams to establish policies and procedures that support organizational compliance. The Risk and Compliance Manager contributes to the development and furtherance of our organizational policy and strategic plans and acts as a compliance champion through execution of education and training.
Responsibilities*
- Execute strategic initiatives through implementation of the organization’s compliance practices related to security, risk, and quality frameworks.
- Maintain and execute the organization’s risk management plan. Continually expand and improve the organization’s risk management plan which includes development and enhancement of new and existing policies and practices to increase awareness and engagement across the organization.
- Prepare regular risk management reports based on internal reviews and applicable industry trends, and advise the risk management committee on implementation and effectiveness of risk mitigation measures. Additionally, provide recommendations for updates to applicable policies, procedures and practices. Liaise with risk stakeholders across the organization to provide support, education, and training on risk management.
- Maintain and execute the organization’s security plans (information security, test security, physical security, incident response). Continually review and improve the organization’s security policies and practices to increase awareness and engagement across the organization for improved security.
- Enforce organization’s security plans through conducting regular internal and external audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed both internal and external to the organization.
- Oversee and administer a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.
- Utilize departmental KPIs to identify quality improvement needs, mitigate organizational risk, and engage with departmental stakeholders to facilitate successful business outcomes, ensuring business continuity.
- Other contributions commensurate with level and experience as required.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, or similar field
- Competent user of most Office products and ability to quickly learn new software programs
- Analytical skills, and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage change in a complex environment
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to provide leadership and direction to a team of staff
- Proven ability to develop, manage, and implement new policies and procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build positive professional relationships
- Significant experience with risk management and/or information security framework
- Experience leading organizational change
- Experience with quality assurance methodologies
- Experience developing metrics and dashboard reporting
Desired Qualifications*
- Master’s degree in Business, Risk Management, or similar field
- Certification in Risk Management, Quality Management or Security
- Familiarity with high-stakes assessments
- Experience in project management
- Experience managing a team
Work Locations
This position may be eligible for remote and/or flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.
Michigan Language Assessment is seeking candidates located in or around Ann Arbor and supports a fully remote work from home schedule with occasionally scheduled in person activities. Upon request, qualified candidates outside of the Ann Arbor commuting area may be considered.
Additional Information
For additional information, please visit our website at https://michiganassessment.org/ .
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
237235
Working Title
Risk and Compliance Manager
Job Title
Compliance Specialist Senior
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
Michigan Language Assessment
Posting Begin/End Date
8/01/2023 – 8/13/2023
Salary
$75,000.00 – $82,000.00
Career Interest
Legal & Government Relations