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 and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the position.

In 2023 the President's Office established the Ethics, Integrity and Compliance Office (EICO). This newly formed office is currently seeking an experienced professional to support the work of the ethics, integrity and compliance officer. The EICO will help units coordinate ethics, integrity and compliance activities and offer guidance on compliance questions across the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses, as well as Michigan Medicine. We are seeking an experienced professional to design, develop, implement and promote awareness of the organization's business ethics policies. Important skills for this role include knowledge of best practices in ethics, integrity and compliance, knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines governing ethics and compliance in institutions of higher education, strong analytical skills, experience supervising, mentoring and team building. The ideal candidate should also possess a demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple ongoing projects, meticulous attention to detail,strong verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and problem solving skills.

You will report directly to and support the university's ethics, integrity and compliance officer, and will have independent responsibility for a significant volume and variety of high-level administrative functions and handling matters of a confidential and sensitive nature.

You will regularly interact with senior leaders and at times the president. Focused on providing excellent assistance to the ethics, integrity and compliance officer, the position's demands are variable in nature, type, and volume. The job responsibilities are shaped by the demands of the EICO activities which vary over time. This position will be primarily on-site in Ann Arbor with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule in accordance with operational needs. Work on evenings and weekends may occasionally be needed to accommodate the office schedule and events.

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000. A higher salary may be possible for well-qualified applicants. 

• Designs, develops, implements and promotes awareness of the organization's legal requirements and business ethics policies 
• Plans, develops, and coordinates education and training programming, including content and delivery methods, for the educational programming and events for the EICO
• Creates roll-out plans for trainings and campaigns 
• Leads development of ethics, integrity, and compliance awareness and marketing campaigns while integrating cultural initiatives
• Builds relationships with various stakeholders (including but not limited to IT, OGC, University Audits and Human Resources) to work collaboratively on EIC training and marketing campaigns
• Professionalism, strong work ethic, demonstrated sense of responsibility, discretion and reliability 
• Works with units to identify ethics, integrity, and compliance training needs and recommend proper delivery systems, and training compliance monitoring
• Organizes and/or takes part in various committees and teams to consult with unit heads and administrative officials on policy and compliance needs as well as various administrative issues
• Coordinates the regular summary of training reports and serves as an information resource within the university community
• Coordinates with IT and operations personnel to prepare the environment for online learning rollouts, including technical and operational capabilities; train unit employees to support unit users and deployments
• Monitors the organization's standards of conduct and ethical relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, employees and the communities in which business is conducted 
• Reviews allegations of unethical activity and develops strategies to eliminate future breaches of the organization's ethics policies
• Other duties as assigned
   

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience
• Seven years of experience working in ethics and/or compliance administration
• Minimum of five years of experience in delivering various modes of training/programming to adult learners
• Background in ethics, auditing, compliance, or risk management, a position-specific master's degree may replace this requirement
• Experience working in a highly decentralized organization

• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience or relevant leadership experience
• Minimum of two years experience in higher education and program direction, coordination, and implementation
• Working knowledge of U-M organizational policies, rules and regulations

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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