Compliance and Audit Operations Manager

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: General Counsel

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Compliance and Risk Management and the Director of Assurance and Advisory Services, the Compliance and Audit Operations Manager is a critical, hands-on role responsible for supporting day-to-day operational, administrative, and technology-enabled functions across both areas.

The position supports the efficient execution of the annual compliance plan, internal audit schedule, and continuous monitoring program by managing underlying systems, data, reporting processes, and cross-functional coordination efforts. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Governance, Risk, and Compliance ( GRC ) and data management platforms, and the ability to translate strategic direction into effective operational execution.

The successful candidate will leverage modern technology solutions, including AI-enabled tools, workflow automation, and analytics platforms, to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and decision support.

Essential Functions

Manages the annual compliance, internal audit, and Enterprise Risk Management ( ERM ) project calendars, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and coordination across all units.

Coordinates all operational logistics for internal and external audits, including scheduling, document collection, communications, and stakeholder support.

Coordinates operational priorities and work assignments with both Directors through a jointly established work plan, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources, clear accountability, and timely escalation of competing priorities.

Tracks and monitors corrective action plans from audits and investigations, ensuring timely follow-through and accurate reporting.

Serves as the primary operational liaison among Compliance, ERM , Assurance and Advisory Services, and campus departments to support integrated workflows.

Administers the GRC platform by maintaining data integrity, managing user access, ensuring functionality, and supporting system-based reporting.

Supports data aggregation, analytics, and continuous monitoring activities, including preparing data outputs for the Assurance and Advisory Services function and executive reporting. Supports Compliance, ERM , Assurance and Advisory Services, as well as the Office of the General Counsel Compliance to prepare reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for senior leaders and governing bodies.

Oversees the policy management process, including lifecycle tracking, coordination with policy owners, approvals, and publication.

Manages compliance training deployment and tracking.

Coordinates the incident reporting process, in consultation with Compliance, ERM , Assurance and Advisory Services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, internal audit, or risk management operations, preferably in a higher education or regulated environment.

Minimum Salary: $90,000