Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer

About the role

The Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CECO) reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and provides strategic leadership for Texas A&M University‑Kingsville's ethics and compliance program. The role drives a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency across the institution.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a risk‑based compliance program covering federal, state, and system regulations.
• Chair the University Compliance Committee, convene quarterly meetings, and represent the university at system‑wide compliance forums.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments, oversee investigations of discrimination, harassment, fraud, and other compliance concerns, and manage corrective action plans.
• Coordinate responses to audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory inquiries, serving as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Design and deliver training programs on ethics, compliance, and regulatory requirements for faculty, staff, and students.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in ethics, compliance, risk management, or related fields, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior leadership on governance, institutional risk, and regulatory matters.