Compliance Analytics & Reporting Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the institutional lead for IPEDS reporting, including data coordination, validation, submission, and certification.
• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets complex data from institutional sources (e.g., student information systems, financial records) to fulfill regulatory requirements.
• Identifies, analyzes, and documents regulatory and compliance areas of concern, escalating risks and recommendations as appropriate.
• Investigates, documents, analyzes, and supports the resolution of complex regulatory and compliance issues.
• Monitors changes in federal, state, and accreditation regulations, and assesses institutional and systems impact.
• Develops, maintains, and enhances advanced reports and processes to support data retrieval, compliance workflows, and system updates.
• Establishes reporting timelines, data definitions, and validation controls to support accurate and consistent regulatory submissions.
• Applies advanced coding or scripting (e.g., SQL, Python) to enhance compliance documents, reporting, and data analysis.
• Leads or independently manages compliance-related projects, including developing project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Investigates, documents, analyzes, and provides resolution for regulatory compliance concerns.
• Supports and guides the preparation for accreditation and regulatory agency visits.
• Collaborates with corporate departments and Campus Directors in the preparation and submission of regulatory materials.
• Develops, maintains, and governs regulatory and compliance-facing documentation, including disclosures and enrollment-related materials.
• Partners with Marketing to ensure accuracy of regulatory and compliance-related website content and publications.
• Serves as a senior resource to staff and faculty regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists in developing and delivering training on high-priority regulatory subjects.
• Works autonomously, manages competing deadlines, exercises sound judgment in prioritization, and communicates project status and risks effectively
• Responds promptly to changing regulations, requirements, and department priorities.
• Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and technical communication skills appropriate for regulatory, audit, and leadership audiences
• This position requires frequent travel.
• Additional job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Technical Proficiency & Systems Automation
• Regulatory Reporting & Project Management
• Problem Identification & Resolution
• Communication & Collaboration
• Staff & Team Leadership

MANAGEMENT DUTIES: 

• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate regulatory/compliance team members.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of compliance projects.
• Promote cross-functional communication and alignment with academic, financial, and legal teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Five (5)years of experience in postsecondary education, accreditation, regulatory/compliance, or state authorization.
• Five (5) years of experience working with and extracting data from higher education student information system databases.
• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in coding or scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python, or similar).
• Proven experience with the IPEDS reporting cycle or similar complex data submissions.
• Strong skills in data validation, quality assurance, and documentation.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
• Technical competence to include Adobe Pro, Microsoft Excel, and data visualization/reporting tools.
• Proven track record of managing multiple priorities, meeting strict deadlines, and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• This is a remote role with expectations of travel. As a result, residing in the metro areas of Phoenix, Tucson, or Denver is preferred. Residing within 25 miles of a PMI physical campus location is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Residing in the metro areas of Phoenix, Tucson, or Denver. 
• Experience automating IPEDS or other compliance reporting.
• Two (2) years of experience working with CampusNexus.