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By joining the National Student Clearinghouse, you can be sure that the work you do now will help shape the future of education and the workforce in the U.S. As the trusted source for higher education data since 1993, the Clearinghouse is the leading provider of transcript and data exchange services, automated enrollment and degree verifications, learner insights and research, and compliance solutions for schools, businesses, and learners nationwide. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Clearinghouse works with nearly 3,600 postsecondary institutions to meet their compliance needs and with thousands of high schools and districts to provide continuing collegiate enrollment, progression, and completion statistics about their alumni. In addition, the Research Center publications inform policymakers and business leaders about student educational pathways. Using our unique combination of data, analytics, and software to drive our mission, security and privacy is paramount. Join us as we continue to invest in our talent and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data on behalf of all learners.

About the Role:

The Director of Compliance and Data Reporting Solution Delivery is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise-wide compliance and data reporting initiatives and strategic projects. This role ensures that Clearinghouse compliance data reporting programs and projects are executed punctually, within established parameters, and in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational objectives. The Director collaborates with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to promote operational excellence, mitigate risks, and advance strategic transformation throughout Compliance and Data Operations. This role collaborates extensively with Financial Aid Services and technology teams to implement critical enhancements to current solutions and spearhead the development of innovative services. These efforts are designed to optimize data management and reporting, secure and expand data flows, and drive increased revenue so that the Clearinghouse may better fulfill its mission to our institutions and all learners.

Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must either reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office or be willing to travel to our office in Herndon, when required.

How You Contribute:

Compliance Program Management:

• Serve as a subject-matter-expert and convening point for the operationalization of compliance and data reporting services at the Clearinghouse.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive frameworks to support compliance monitoring, audit preparedness, and the management of regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Data Operations, and IT departments to ensure alignment with federal, state, and institutional regulations (including Title IV, NSLDS, FVT-GE, STATS, and workforce reporting requirements).
• Lead the execution of the development and deployment of innovative compliance solutions, accountability tools, and enhanced data reporting systems.
• Ensure programs and projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives by coordinating cross-functional teams, establishing clear milestones, monitoring progress, and proactively managing risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making:

• Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of key compliance and data reporting initiatives, encompassing regulatory implementation, process optimization, and technology integration.
• Implement program and project management frameworks, tools, and best practices specifically designed for compliance and data operations
• Lead cross-functional teams with an emphasis on accountability, defined metrics, and punctual achievement of project and solution objectives.
• Oversee the prioritization of projects, strategic allocation of resources, and comprehensive risk management for all compliance-related programs and initiatives.
• Review trends, anticipate future needs, and create a vision of possibilities for sustainable value and opportunities.
• Sees the big picture, constantly imagines future scenarios, and creates strategies to sustain competitive advantage.
• Understand how compliance and data reporting solutions fit within the broader education-to-workforce ecosystem and drive the data reporting needs and sustainability of the Clearinghouse.
• Lead by example with a high level of emotional intelligence and demonstrate a positive and intellectually curious demeanor about the Clearinghouse's mission, vision, values, and opportunities for the Clearinghouse to provide value to the education community and learners.
• Communicate the vision and strategy to staff in a clear, relatable, and optimistic manner.
• Demonstrates and instills our cultural values and transparent communication philosophies.

Balances Stakeholders:

• Deal effectively with divergent perspectives, reach agreement without damaging relationships and find win-win solutions.
• Develop and foster a partnership relationship with a diverse group of stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Pragmatically and proactively partner with stakeholders, balance the needs of stakeholders without overcommitting and underdelivering, focusing on delivering value added solutions and services.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teamsincluding Compliance, Data Operations, and Financial Aid Servicesand external partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment of objectives.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to gather feedback, address concerns, and provide updates on project milestones, fostering a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Anticipate and proactively resolve conflicts or competing priorities among stakeholders by employing diplomatic negotiation and consensus-building strategies.
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans tailored to both internal and external audiences, ensuring transparency, trust, and shared accountability in the delivery of compliance and data reporting solutions.

Cultivate Innovation:

• Work closely, drive and lead key internal and external resources that will drive new business/solutions.
• Encourage and support creativity, ideation and innovated thinking by staff and proof of concept work that is well thought out and grounded. Views failures as opportunity to learn.
• Moves beyond traditional ways of doing things and pushes past status quo.
• Works with the team to create innovative compliance services, solutions and features to enhance the organization's portfolio.

Understanding the Business:

Develop, maintain, and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the Clearinghouse, its environment, including its mission, services, and key stakeholders and how each business team contributes to that mission.

Actively seeks opportunities for efficiencies and cost-effective technologies that reduce costs and optimize investments.

Expertly represent the Clearinghouse externally.

Applies insights and knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.

Has a clear