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Associate Executive, Legal & Compliance

Classification Information

Legal & Compliance
Legal and Compliance provides advisory services including advice on matters concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the organization. Represents the organization to government agencies, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Ensures the organization fosters a culture of compliance and integrity.
Executive
Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.
Level 1
Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Associate General Executive within the Legal and Compliance division plays a critical role in supporting the overall strategic direction of the university's legal and compliance operations. This position is responsible for overseeing the implementation of policies, procedures, and programs that ensure the university adheres to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. The Associate Executive works directly with senior leadership to set and execute goals that foster a culture of compliance, integrity, and legal responsibility across the institution. In this role, the Associate Executive is accountable for the day-to-day management of a range of legal and compliance functions. This includes advising on matters related to organizational rights, obligations, and privileges, while ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulations. The Associate Executive is responsible for guiding multiple teams within the Legal and Compliance unit, ensuring that goals are operationalized and executed effectively across the university. This position involves reviewing and recommending policies, ensuring alignment with university-wide strategic objectives, and advising senior leadership on any emerging compliance issues. Additionally, the Associate General Executive plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration across various departments and functions, such as equity, accessibility, and investigations. They are also responsible for maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies and regulatory bodies. By managing multiple disciplines within the Legal and Compliance function, this position contributes significantly to the university’s ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, ensuring its operations remain ethical, transparent, and legally sound.