Executive Director of Educational Program Compliance

Executive Director of Educational Program Compliance, JHUSOM Compliance Office

We are seeking an Executive Director of Educational Program Compliance in the School of Medicine Compliance Office ("Executive Director") who will be responsible for oversight, maintenance, and monitoring of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's ("JHUSOM") compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical standards, specifically as they relate to JHUSOM educational programs and activities and institutional resource groups. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring JHUSOM's compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and Section 1557. The Executive Director is also responsible for monitoring the evolving legal and regulatory enforcement landscape under all applicable laws and regulations. The educational programs and resource groups covered by this role include, but are not limited to, admissions for medical and graduate school, residency and clinical fellowship programs, research fellowships, graduate programs, postdoctoral research scholar programs, summer internships, student rotations, visiting electives, pathways programs, and faculty, staff, and learner resource groups. The programs listed above are directly supported by designated accountable leaders who will coordinate with the Executive Director, who will maintain general oversight of the compliance requirements, and the Executive Director's staff. This role includes refinement and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, guidelines, recruitment and/or training materials; creating and managing systems to report compliance issues or concerns; identifying, assessing, and mitigating areas of potential risk of non-compliance for all departments and divisions within JHUSOM regarding educational programs and activities and institutional resource groups. This position serves as a liaison between the JHUSOM Dean's Office and all JHUSOM department and institute leaders. The role also leads the strategic planning of the compliance program and plays a key role in fostering a culture of ethics and integrity throughout JHUSOM.

The Executive Director will dually report to the Dean for the JHUSOM, and to the Sr. Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, within the Office of General Counsel.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities 

• Ensuring the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, guidelines, recruitment and training materials to ensure JHUSOM residency, fellowship and visiting electives programs, graduate programs, summer internship programs, and pathways programs are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidance, and JHU policies and procedures.
• This involves reviewing the recruitment, evaluation, and selection processes for the residency, fellowship and visiting elective programs, graduate programs, summer internship programs, and pathways programs for compliance annually, or each time a modification is made.
• Participating in the approval of the recruitment, evaluation, and/or selection processes for the residency and fellowship programs, visiting electives programs, graduate programs, summer internship programs, and pathways programs.
• Organizing special reviews of residency and fellowship programs, visiting elective programs, graduate programs, summer internship programs, and pathways programs as needed.
• Advising on, reviewing, and implementing residency and fellowship programs, visiting electives programs, graduate programs, summer internship programs, and pathways program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Responding to inquiries regarding the laws, regulations, and policies governing residency and fellowship programs, visiting electives programs, graduate programs, summer internship programs, pathways programs.
• Gathering, analyzing, and reporting data and other requested information related to the residency and fellowship programs, and visiting electives programs, graduate programs, summer internship programs, and pathways programs for compliance purposes.
• Advising on and leading training for faculty, staff, and students related to compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidance, and JHU policies and procedures.

Serving as a trusted advisor to the Dean

• This involves having an understanding of faculty culture and using that knowledge to inform the successful refinement and implementation of JHUSOM policies, procedures, and practices
• Serving as a liaison and point of coordination between the Dean, faculty and departments.

Providing strategic leadership and team building

• This involves building and mentoring a high-performing team and fostering collaboration and innovation to navigate complex challenges and drive organizational change. In addition, the Executive Director must be able to lead through ambiguity by developing clear strategies and guiding teams to achieve compliance objectives.

Supporting the Institutional Internal Communications team (part of the JHM Marketing and Communications Department, and SOM Communications)

• This involves engaging and coordinating with the Communications team during the announcement of plans and programs relating to compliance to ensure a successful messaging and communication strategy.

Working with the Office of the General Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer

• This involves reporting on and resolving matters of compliance with the recruitment, evaluation, and selection processes for and operation of all educational programs and activities, and advising on policies that inform recruitment, evaluation, and selection of candidates for and operation of all educational programs and activities, remaining knowledgeable regarding applicable laws, regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures impacting institutional compliance for all educational programs and activities.

Working with all JHUSOM Division Directors, Department Directors, and Program Directors

• This involves assisting Division Directors, Department Directors, and Program Directors.
• Answering questions about applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including JHUSOM rules and policies.

Providing strategic coordination across educational programs and resource groups

• This involves serving as a central point of coordination for compliance across educational programs and activities and institutional resource groups, including but not limited to: residency and clinical fellowship programs, visiting electives programs, summer internship programs, pathways programs, admissions for medical and graduate school, research fellowships, graduate programs, postdoctoral research scholar programs, student rotations, and faculty, staff, and learner resource groups.

Designing and overseeing the organizational structure of the newly created SOM Compliance Office

• This involves recruiting, onboarding, and managing a high-performing team with expertise in compliance, education administration, and legal affairs; developing and implementing operational workflows and systems to ensure consistent compliance practices; and establishing internal reporting mechanisms and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or a relevant advanced degree in compliance, education administration, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in educational program compliance, legal/regulatory affairs, or related roles within a higher education or healthcare setting.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, with demonstrated experience in change management and leading amidst uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, constructive feedback in high-pressure situations.
• Integrity and Ethics: Recognized as a trusted leader with a commitment to fostering a culture of ethics and integrity within an academic or organizational setting.
• Knowledge of Laws and Regulations: Familiarity with federal, state, and laws, regulations, and guidance related to higher education, employment, and healthcare, as well as institutional policies and procedures.
• Relationship Management: Established relationships, or demonstrated ability to build such relationships, with key department, division, and program leaders within the institution. Demonstrated ability to effectively operate within a matrixed organizational structure, including experience collaborating across multiple departments, reporting lines, and stakeholder groups to drive alignment and achieve business objectives.
• Commitment to Excellence - Demonstrated.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

The budgeted salary for this position is $300,000. The base compensation could vary based on the selected candidate's specific qualifications. The budgeted salary reflects base compensation, and does not include all components of the School of Medicine's compensation program, including eligibility for a discretionary bonus. 

Classified Title: Executive Director-MGM 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Executive Director of Educational Program Compliance (SOM Executive Administration Office of the Dea   
Role/Level/Range: ADMOFF/01/EX  
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with exp. 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Admin Exec Off Gen Administration   
Personnel area: School of Medicine