Compliance Analyst

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•$70,308 - $85,008

About The Position

The Civil Rights Compliance Office has an outstanding opportunity for a Compliance Analyst (12 month project) to join their team. Compliance and Risk Services (CRS) serves the University, its mission, and its community by providing enterprise-wide leadership and professional expertise and services relating to key compliance areas and risk management. The Civil Rights Compliance Office within CRS is responsible for compliance with civil rights laws and University policy. Federal and state laws collectively prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics, including age, citizenship, disability, national origin or shared ancestry, race, sex, gender, veteran status, and more. The Compliance Analyst provides advanced, non-routine compliance analysis and operational leadership for the Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRC). The position independently plans, conducts, and evaluates complex compliance reviews, audits, and program assessments that shape CRC’s compliance strategy, strengthen institutional controls, and improve operational outcomes. The Analyst conducts data and process analyses; develops dashboards, performance metrics, and public facing compliance reports; and delivers consultative, decision ready recommendations that inform CRC leadership’s priorities, resource allocation, daily operations, and long-range planning. The Compliance Analyst’s primary responsibilities include analytical, audit, and programmatic support for: High-level compliance initiatives, where regulatory analysis, audit results, evidence-based insights, and documentation of analysis are necessary for informed institutional decision making Compliance data generation, monitoring, and reporting for unit, program, and enterprise-level stakeholders, including senior and executive leaders, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with regulatory expectations Development of compliance guidance, and communications, translating regulatory requirements, audit findings, and data insights into practical operational direction for units and campus partners Strategic compliance projects and initiatives overseen by CRC leadership that require cross functional coordination, analytical rigor, and structured project execution to improve institutional compliance posture The Analyst also manages critical compliance workflows and monitoring systems across key CRC programs including components of the ADA program, data governance and reporting infrastructure, and records and hearings support ensuring operational reliability, audit readiness, and institutional compliance. The role reports to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Civil Rights Compliance, with day-to-day prioritization coordinated with designated program leads.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, social sciences, information systems, law, or a related field and 4 years of progressively responsible experience performing compliance analysis, audit support, program evaluation, data analysis, policy interpretation, or similar work in a regulatory, compliance, higher education, public sector, or complex organizational environment education. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Demonstrated experience analyzing data, evaluating processes, and preparing reports, summaries, or recommendations for leadership or stakeholders
Experience managing multiple projects or operational workflows with competing deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences
Ability to analyze complex data and operational challenges, apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and make informed, independent professional judgments
Experience working with a variety of stakeholders and maintaining effective working relationships in a cross functional environment -functional environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in compliance, civil rights, ADA/accessibility, investigations, internal audit, program evaluation, or risk management
Experience in higher education, public institutions, or highly regulated environments
Experience developing dashboards, performance metrics, or data driven reports -driven reports
Familiarity with records management, documentation standards, or audit readiness practices -readiness practices
Demonstrated experience supporting governance groups, committees, or cross campus workgroups campus workgroups -campus workgroups
Experience with database systems, case management systems, or compliance tracking platforms
Training, certification, or coursework in compliance, auditing, accessibility, or related areas (e.g., CCEP, Certified Internal Auditor, ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program)

Responsibilities

Manage compliance workflows, reviews, and operational processes for initiatives assigned by the AVP for Civil Rights Compliance and designated CRC program leads
Coordinate key components of the ADA compliance program, including accessibility assessments, data analysis, audit support, and documentation of disability access activities
Provide program level analytical guidance and coordination for CRC’s compliance data, including data synthesis, formatting, design, publication, and distribution of compliance related reports, in collaboration with current CRC data- and project-focused staff
Develop, maintain, and analyze dashboards; conduct monthly, biannual, and annual compliance reporting from CRC databases to inform trend analysis, risk identification, and institutional decision making
Support compliance review and audit readiness activities by preparing documentation, ensuring accurate records management, and maintaining standardized data practices
Provide technical assistance, analytical support, and operational guidance at the direction of the AVP for Civil Rights Compliance
Independently plan, prioritize, and manage short- and long-term compliance projects and assessments in collaboration with stakeholders, including projects involving documentation review, data analysis, records retention, reporting, and compliance monitoring requirements
Oversee compliance related projects supporting investigations, intake & support, ADA, Title VI, Title IX and other CRC and CRS initiatives
Manage multilevel projects that strengthen the University’s compliance posture, mitigate institutional risk, and advance strategic priorities overseen by the AVP for Civil Rights Compliance
Assess CRC annual work plan goals, monitor deliverables, and communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and required actions to leadership and stakeholders
Provide analytical and operational support to coordinators, directors, and program leads who oversee high-level compliance initiatives, governance bodies, committees, and workgroups
Manage project execution including charter development, agenda creation, document compilation, presentation development, scheduling and logistics, materials preparation, and meeting documentation
Perform additional compliance responsibilities and lead special projects that support CRC’s operational effectiveness, audit readiness, and continuous improvement in institutional civil rights compliance