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Director of Compliance Jobs in Blue Ash, OH at Council on Aging (COA)
Title: Director of Compliance
Company: Council on Aging (COA)
Location: Blue Ash, OH
Director, Compliance
Location: Blue Ash, Ohio (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
Reports To: Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer
Build the Foundation. Strengthen the Mission. Lead with Integrity.
At Council on Aging (COA), compliance is more than meeting requirements—it’s how we ensure quality, accountability, and trust for the older adults and caregivers who rely on us every day. As Director of Compliance, you will lead the design and execution of an enterprise-wide compliance framework that supports organizational excellence, continuous improvement, privacy protection, and operational integrity. You’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence culture, and build systems that help ensure our mission-driven work delivers the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Job Summary
The Director of Compliance is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining COA’s compliance program and compliance framework. This role leads internal audit and monitoring activities, oversees privacy and security compliance, drives policy management and quality improvement initiatives, and partners with leaders across the organization to strengthen accountability, performance, and risk management. The Director also manages the compliance team and plays a key role in advancing innovative solutions, including AI-enabled process improvements and SharePoint-based compliance resources.
Responsibilities
Compliance Strategy & Program Leadership
- Lead and operationalize COA’s compliance program across the organization.
- Develop and maintain the annual compliance work plan, identifying key risk areas and monitoring priorities.
- Drive implementation of the Green Book Standards for Internal Control as COA’s quality management framework.
- Design and maintain a centralized compliance hub in SharePoint as a single source of truth for compliance resources.
- Partner with leaders across departments to support quality management, compliance performance, and continuous improvement.
- Support executive leadership and Board reporting on compliance activities and organizational risk.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI and technology to improve compliance processes and governance.
Policy Management
- Establish and oversee a formal policy review and governance process.
- Manage policy lifecycle activities, including version control, stakeholder review, and approvals.
- Oversee automated workflows and AI-assisted policy management processes.
- Ensure organizational policies remain aligned with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Auditing, Monitoring & Risk Management
- Oversee internal audits and monitoring activities to assess regulatory and operational compliance.
- Oversee external audits, inspections, and corrective action activities.
- Analyze audit findings, identify trends, and recommend system-wide improvements.
- Facilitate Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and oversee Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
Privacy, Security & Quality Improvement
- Oversee HIPAA privacy and security compliance initiatives.
- Manage HITRUST-related assessment and certification activities.
- Serve as a member of the Privacy and Security Committee.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing compliance team.
- Manage hiring, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Set priorities, drive execution, and ensure accountability for results.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or similar certification preferred.
Experience & Knowledge
- Minimum five years of healthcare compliance, administration, or related experience.
- Minimum seven years of leadership experience managing teams and projects.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and CMS requirements.
- Experience leading audits, investigations, RCAs, and CAP development.
- Working knowledge of NCQA, HITRUST, and quality management frameworks.
- Experience in implementing internal control frameworks such as Green Book or COSO preferred.
- Familiarity with SharePoint administration, compliance technology platforms, and compliance analytics tools.
- Familiarity applying AI tools to process automation and workflow improvement preferred.
- Skilled in project management methodologies such as Agile or PMBOK.
- Experience in Medicaid, aging services, managed care, healthcare, or nonprofit organizations preferred.
Why Join COA?
- More than 50 years of trusted service helping older adults, people with disabilities, families, and caregivers across Southwestern Ohio.
- Opportunity to build and shape enterprise-wide compliance, quality, and governance systems with visible organizational impact.
- A mission-driven culture where integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued and supported.
- Collaborative leadership team that empowers innovation and strategic thinking.
- Flexible work environment that promotes both professional achievement and personal wellbeing.
Benefits That Support Your Life and Purpose
- Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and autonomy
- Pension plan with 6% annual company contribution to support your future
- Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- Pet insurance and additional voluntary benefit options
- Meaningful work that improves the lives of older adults and caregivers throughout our community
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