The University of Arizona

Compliance Education and Training Specialist

The University of Arizona$75K — $98K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning through professional experience.
  • 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in instructional design.
  • Familiarity with compliance program principles and relevant laws
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement comprehensive compliance training programs across the institution.
  • Identify and mitigate compliance risks through targeted training.
  • Develop and execute outreach strategies to promote compliance awareness.
  • Utilize various communication methods for training delivery including in-person and online channels.
  • Prepare press releases and manage media relations as needed.
  • Maintain compliance documentation and analyze trends for program development.
  • Monitor compliance obligations and prepare reports for senior management.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package available.
  • Collaboration with diverse campus partners.
  • Opportunity to influence institutional compliance culture.
  • Work in a dynamic educational environment.
  • Potential for professional development in compliance education.
Full Job Description
Compliance Education and Training Specialist

Posting Number
req26611

Department
University Compliance Office

Department Website Link
University Compliance

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
This position will report to the Executive Director of University Compliance and will be responsible for institution-level comprehensive compliance training, education, and safety promotion. Focus areas will include policies pursuant to youth protection and ethics and integrity. This position will further compliance requirements, ensuring that program components are in alignment with federal and state law and that timelines and monitoring/reporting needs are met. The role will also manage outreach and marketing initiatives and assist with data collection and assessment.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Design, develop and oversee the implementation of institutional compliance training for students, employees, and campus affiliates using research and data, including collaboration with subject-matter experts, evaluation of federal, state, and municipal regulations, and feedback gathered by convening focus-groups and working groups and other methods of gathering constituent input.
  • Identify specific compliance topics for training which mitigate risk and promote integrity.
  • Develop campus outreach programs and communication strategies to increase visibility and enhance knowledge of university policies, practices, and programs.
  • Utilize multiple platforms and modalities for outreach, communication, and education including in-person (small group, classroom, and large audience presentations), technological (online training modules, websites, email communications, and other media), and passive (awareness campaigns, promotional, and print materials).
  • May direct press relations including preparation of news releases/articles and arrangements for interviews.
  • Maintain compliance documentation, examine departmental, compliance, and regulatory trends, and make recommendations regarding educational program development.
  • Monitor institutional compliance and required training obligations and communicate with departments and individuals regarding compliance responsibilities, preparing summaries and reports to inform senior management of compliance risks and mitigation plans.
  • Serve as a program administrator including coordinating, implementing, and monitoring compliance requirements through multiple training and communication modules in the university's learning management system.
  • Work collaboratively with campus partners including members of the Campus Life area, Human Resources, Arizona Athletics, student groups, law enforcement, and administrators to sustain an effective prevention and compliance program.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of the principles of effective compliance programs and relevant laws and regulations focused on discrimination and harassment, youth protection, safety, and ethics and integrity.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to act independently, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing regulatory and legal landscape.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with student and professional staff, colleagues, and partners across the organization.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of assignments.


This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of experience with instructional design.


Preferred Qualifications

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Legal Compliance

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$75,540 - $98,201

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
10

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
PC3

Job Family
Compl & Regulatory Affairs

Job Function
Legal & Compliance

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
8/10/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Dakota Hogeboom,
[email protected]

Open Date
7/24/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

About The University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is a public research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885, the UA was the first university in the Arizona Territory. As of 2021, the university enrolls 45,918 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix). The University of Arizona is one of the elected members of the Association of American Universities (an organization of North America's premier research institutions) and is the only representative from the state of Arizona to this group. UA athletes have won national titles in several sports, most notably men's basketball, baseball, and softball. The official colors of the university and its athletic teams are cardinal red and navy blue.
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