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University of Minnesota
Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Finance and
Operations, the CCO leads the Office of Institutional Compliance,
and serves in an advisory role to senior leadership and the Board
of Regents. The CCO will be a trusted partner to campus and unit
leaders, providing consultation and judgment on complex or
cross-functional compliance issues. The CCO will oversee compliance
activities, aligning policy and prioritizing risks across the
University. The CCO will establish a central function to assess new
laws and regulations, determine impact and resource needs, and
guide implementation. The CCO will oversee a newly consolidated
Privacy Office within the OIC. As part of this strategic
reorganization, the University’s Health Information Privacy &
Compliance Office (HIPCO) will transition from the Office of
Academic Clinical Affairs into this unified Privacy Office. The CCO
will recruit and onboard a dedicated Chief Privacy Officer to
manage this comprehensive portfolio, ensuring seamless compliance
with HIPAA, FERPA, and evolving global data privacy
standards.
Strategic Leadership & Compliance Infrastructure
Modernization
The CCO will provide strategic leadership to advance a modern,
enterprise-wide compliance function that reflects and supports the
scale and complexity of the University. The CCO will serve as the
key architect and leader of the University of Minnesota’s
institutional compliance framework across the highly decentralized,
five-campus system, partnering closely with Chancellors, Vice
Presidents, and senior leaders to align compliance strategy with
institutional priorities and best practices. They will champion a
proactive approach to compliance and risk management that
emphasizes early identification, coordinated response, clarity of
responsibility, and continuous improvement. This individual must
uphold a culture of
integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making across the
University to undergird the institutional compliance framework and
ensure its ongoing effectiveness and success.
To modernize the University of Minnesota’s compliance
infrastructure, the CCO will strategically develop systems, tools,
and technologies that support training, reporting, policy
management, and overall coordination. Beginning with a
comprehensive review of existing structures across the University,
the CCO will identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for
greater alignment and use these findings to develop a prioritized
multi-year compliance investment roadmap. Additionally, the CCO
will establish a data framework that ensures the protection,
integrity, and accessibility of compliance-related data to support
units with timely execution of compliance and reporting
functions.
Governance & Institutional Coordination
The CCO will play a central role in reestablishing and
reinvigorating University compliance governing bodies, providing
renewed formal oversight with defined charters, cadence, reporting,
and system representation.
Regents Audit and Compliance Committee. The CCO will participate
directly in the newly re-chartered leadership governance
committee and the President’s Policy Committee.
the Institutional Strategic Risk and Compliance Group, coordinating
legal, risk, audit, and information security leaders to address
emerging enterprise risks.
Compliance Partner network, leveraging a decentralized,
collaborative model to share information and scale best
practices
across all five campuses. The CCO will formalize cross-functional
affinity groups organized around key areas of risk and compliance,
such as international activities, research, clinical care, student
services, athletics, and data/privacy.
Enterprise Integration & Network Leadership
The CCO will lead and strengthen the University’s Compliance
Partner network, modeled on a distributed accountability framework
with clear institutional alignment. Leveraging University of
Minnesota’s institutional culture that values communication and
relationships, the CCO will establish mechanisms for information
sharing, escalation, and coordination across compliance areas.
Across these efforts, the CCO will ensure that compliance risks are
identified and addressed collaboratively across organizational
boundaries.
Privacy & Regulatory Oversight
The CCO will recruit and onboard a Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) to
oversee a newly established Privacy Office within OIC. In close
partnership with the CPO, the CCO will guide a unified privacy
governance framework that defines principles, assigns
decision-making authority, and coordinates privacy-related efforts
across IT, research, healthcare, and administrative units.
Moreover, the CCO, in collaboration with the CPO, will strengthen
the University’s approach to privacy and data protection, ensuring
compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, and other privacy laws and
regulations. The University’s Health Information Privacy &
Compliance Office (HIPCO) will transition from the Office of
Academic Clinical Affairs to the Privacy Office within OIC. The CCO
will hire a Chief Privacy Officer who will oversee the HIPCO.
Core Compliance Program Leadership
The CCO will provide oversight and strategic direction for OIC’s
core compliance programs, including institutional compliance
coordination, conflict of interest, University policy, delegations
of authority, and suspected misconduct reporting and investigations
through the University’s confidential UReport system. They will
continuously review and strengthen these programs to reflect
constantly evolving best practices and regulatory
requirements.
Training, Onboarding & Role Clarity
The CCO will review and strengthen a comprehensive, role-based
compliance education framework to enhance awareness and
accountability across the University. In partnership with Human
Resources and University compliance leaders, the CCO will implement
a curriculum tailored by job function and a corresponding tracking
system that ensures completion and identifies areas of
non-compliance. To support training efforts, the CCO will create a
comprehensive inventory of compliance responsibilities, mapping
roles across academic, administrative, research, and operational
units to clarify ownership, reduce duplication, and strengthen
coordination across the University’s decentralized
environment.
Risk Identification, Reporting & Communication
In close collaboration with Internal Audit, Office of the General
Counsel, Enterprise Risk Management, and other key partners, the
CCO will participate in the University’s enterprise-wide approach
to identifying, assessing, and managing compliance risks. They will
enhance institutional visibility into compliance trends and
emerging areas of concern by harnessing data, reporting, and
analytics. To promote awareness and accountability regarding risk,
the CCO will develop and implement a comprehensive communication
and training strategy that reaches constituents across the
University community.
Leadership & Team Management
The incoming CCO will inherit a dedicated, collaborative, and
stable team within the Office of Institutional Compliance. Backed
by seasoned professionals who possess deep institutional knowledge,
the office has maintained high performance and strong operational
continuity throughout this transition period. The CCO will lead the
Office of Institutional Compliance, providing direction for staff,
resources, and program priorities, while developing and supporting
this team to drive the University’s mission. The CCO will need to
hire a Chief Privacy Officer to oversee HIPCO and other privacy
programs. The CCO will build a highperforming and collaborative
culture that strives for continuous improvement and operational
effectiveness and efficiency. The CCO will also cultivate a culture
of mutual respect, integrity, and shared accountability, motivating
OIC to develop strong partnerships and provide a high level of
support and service across the University.
The Associate Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer position
is a 100-percent time, 12-month, professional and administrative
(P&A) appointment based in Minneapolis. Salary is commensurate
with education and experience, with an anticipated salary range of
$273,395 to $325,545.
The University of Minnesota offers excellent benefits. Please visit
the Office of Human Resources website for more information
regarding benefit eligibility.
While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful
candidate will bring many of the following professional
responsible experience, including a minimum of five years in
compliance, privacy, risk, legal, audit, regulatory, or a closely
related function
enterprise compliance or risk management programs in complex
organizations
relationship-building skills
organization
leadership
risk, privacy, regulatory, legal, audit, or related function in a
complex organization
institution that includes healthcare operations
Key Leadership Competencies
environment
insights
excellence
The Office of Institutional
Compliance (OIC) helps the University and its community comply
with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies, while
strengthening awareness of the role compliance and integrity play
in advancing the University’s mission. OIC’s ethics work
complements this effort by fostering a culture in which members of
the University community act in alignment with University
values.
OIC includes five major program areas: Privacy, Compliance Operations, Conflict of Interest , Administrative Policy , and Delegations of Authority .
Pay and Benefits
$273,395 to $325,545 ; depending on
education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more
information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that
and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit
Program
opportunity
at no cost
Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro
area
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to
note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This
approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of
each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our
commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to
incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and
continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries,
nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-minnesota/chief-compliance-officer.
This position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please
e-mail employ@umn.edu or call
(612) 624-8647.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the
largest public research universities in the country, offering
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of
opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one
of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities,
students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from
extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers,
international corporations, government agencies, and arts,
nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by
Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer
for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026,
we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards
recognition for employee appreciation and work-life
flexibility.
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